Independent Films, Comedy, Classics
Between Showers
by Charlie Chaplin
Charlie and another man compete in trying to help a young lady cross a muddy street. The rival finds a wooden plank which Charlie takes from him. They fight over an umbrella belonging to the rival. A policeman settles the dispute, ultimately arresting the rival. An innocent tramp is pushed into the lake.
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Between Showers by CharlieChaplin is licensed under a Creative Commons Public Domain 3.0 License.
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Language: Silent
Year of production: 1914
Length: 10 m 32 s
Country: United States
Suggested by:
Baxter Martin
Directors:
Henry Lehrman
Producers:
Mark Sennett
Actors:
Charles Chaplin ... Masher
Ford Sterling ... Rival Masher
Chester Conklin ... Policeman
Emma Bell Clifton ... Lady in Distress (as Emma Clifton)
Sadie Lampe ... Policeman's Lady Friend
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