The Champion
Originally released in 1915. The Champion is a comedy film. directed by Charlie Chaplin. At just 31 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, and Ernest Van Pelt
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 11, 1915
110 years ago
Runtime
0h 31m
31 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (107 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Charlie Chaplin
as Challenger
Edna Purviance
as Trainer's Daughter
Ernest Van Pelt
as Spike Dugan
Lloyd Bacon
as Second Sparring Partner / Exerciser in Gym / Referee
Leo White
as Crooked gambler
Carl Stockdale
as Sparring Partner
Billy Armstrong
as Sparring Partner
Paddy McGuire
as Sparring Partner
Bud Jamison
as Bob Uppercut, Champion
Ben Turpin
as Ringside vendor
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Champion about?
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, Charli...
Who directed The Champion?
The Champion was directed by Charlie Chaplin.
How long is The Champion?
The Champion has a runtime of 0 hours and 31 minutes (31 minutes total).
When was The Champion released?
The Champion was released on March 11, 1915 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Champion?
The main cast of The Champion includes Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Ernest Van Pelt, Lloyd Bacon, Leo White.
Is The Champion worth watching?
The Champion has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 107 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.