The Rink (film)

The Rink, a silent film from 1916, was Charlie Chaplin's eighth film for Mutual Films. The film co-starred Edna Purviance, Eric Campbell, Henry Bergman, and Albert Austin, and is best known for showcasing Chaplin's roller skating skills.

The rink l charlie chaplin l funny silent comedy film 1916
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Synopsis

After amusements working in a restaurant, Charlie uses his lunch break to go roller skating.

Cast

Charles Chaplin - A Waiter. Posing as Sir Cecil Seltzer, C.O.D.

Edna Purviance - The Girl

James T. Kelley - Her Father

Eric Campbell - Mr. Stout, Edna's Admirer

Henry Bergman - Mrs. Stout and Angry Diner

Lloyd Bacon - Guest

Albert Austin - The Cook and Skater

Frank J. Coleman - Restaurant Manager

John Rand - Waiter

Charlotte Mineau - Friend of Edna

Leota Bryan - Friend of Edna

Fred Goodwins - man in the jacket

Sound version

In 1932, Amedee Van Beuren of Van Beuren Studios, purchased Chaplin's Mutual comedies for $10,000 each, added music by Gene Rodemich and Winston Sharples and sound effects, and re-released them through RKO Radio Pictures. Chaplin had no legal recourse to stop the RKO release.

The rink l charlie chaplin l funny silent comedy film 1916

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Synopsis

Cast

Sound version

References