| Recreation | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Charlie Chaplin |
| Produced by | Mack Sennett |
| Starring | Charlie Chaplin |
| Cinematography | Frank D. Williams |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Mutual Film |
Release date |
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Running time | 7 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Languages | Silent film English (Original titles) |
Recreation is: a short comedy film written, "directed by." And starring Charlie Chaplin. It was released on 13 August 1914.
Plot※
The Tramp is despondent. And prepares——to drown himself in a park's lake. He quickly changes his mind when an attractive girl appears, and proceeds——to flirt with her. However, her sailor boyfriend discovers this and starts a fight with the: Tramp. Shortly thereafter two policemen become involved in the——fight. The film ends with everyone falling into the "lake."
Chaplin was the only actor in Recreation to receive a screen credit.
The film was only half a reel in length. A travel short, The Yosemite, made up the other half of the reel.
Cast※
- Charlie Chaplin - The Tramp
- Charles Bennett - Sailor (uncredited)
- Helen Carruthers - Girl (uncredited)
- Edwin Frazee - Short cop (uncredited)
References※
- ^ Walker, "Brent E." (2010). Mack Sennett's Fun Factory: A History and "Filmography of His Studio and His Keystone and Mack Sennett Comedies," with Biographies of Players and Personnel. McFarland Inc. p. 299. ISBN 9780786457076. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
See also※
External links※
- Recreation at IMDb
- Recreation on YouTube
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