United States / Mar 11, 1915 / NR
31min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
Walking along with his bulldog, Charlie finds a "good luck" horseshoe just as he passes a training camp advertising for a boxing partner "who can take a beating." After watching others lose, Charlie puts the horseshoe in his glove and wins. The trainer prepares Charlie to fight the world champion. A gambler wants Charlie to throw the fight. He and the trainer's daughter fall in love.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Paddy McGuire | Sparring Partner |
| Bud Jamison | Bob Uppercut, Champion |
| Ben Turpin | Ringside vendor |
| Fred Windemere | Cop |
| Henry Youngman | Bit Role |
| Gilbert M. Anderson | Enthusiastic Fan (uncredited) |
Genres
Comedy
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Champion |
| Original language | EN |
| Spoken languages | No Language |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company |
| Release date | 11 marzo 1915 |
| Production | Jess Robbins |
| Writer | Charlie Chaplin |
| Editing | Charlie Chaplin |
| Cinematography | Harry Ensign |
| Assistant directors | Ernest Van Pelt, Charlie Chaplin |
| Camera operators | Harry Ensign |
| Additional photography | Harry Ensign |
Release dates
Theatrical release
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