The Professor
Originally released in 1919. The Professor is a comedy film. directed by Charlie Chaplin. At just 7 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Charlie Chaplin, Albert Austin, and Henry Bergman
Synopsis
Professor Bosco, a poor flea trainer, rents a bed in a flophouse. Before going to bed, he rallies his troops and once he has made sure his beloved fleas are settled for the night, the professor prepares to sleep the sleep of the just man. Unfortunately he accidentally knocks the box off his bed and the fleas have the time of their lives pestering Bosco's neighbors. To get the escapees back in their box again, the trainer resorts to... his whip! All is back to normal one more time. But not for long, as a stray dog enters the flophouse and very unwisely opens the box, thus creating new havoc.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1919
107 years ago
Runtime
0h 7m
7 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (29 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- First National Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Professor about?
Professor Bosco, a poor flea trainer, rents a bed in a flophouse. Before going to bed, he rallies his troops and once he has made sure his beloved fleas are settled for the night, the professor pre...
Who directed The Professor?
The Professor was directed by Charlie Chaplin.
How long is The Professor?
The Professor has a runtime of 0 hours and 7 minutes (7 minutes total).
When was The Professor released?
The Professor was released on January 1, 1919 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Professor?
The main cast of The Professor includes Charlie Chaplin, Albert Austin, Henry Bergman, Loyal Underwood, Tom Wilson.