A Night in the Show (1915)

Mr. Pest tries several theatre seats before winding up in front in a fight with the conductor.

A Night in the Show was Charlie Chaplin's 12th film for Essanay Studios (1915-1918). It was made at Majestic Studio in Los Angeles the fall of 1915. Chaplin played two roles: one as Mr. Pest and one as Mr. Rowdy. The film was created from Chaplin's stage work from a play called 'A Night at an English Music Hall' with the Karno Company from London. Chaplin performed this play during his U.S. tours with Karno and decided to bring some of this play to his film work. Edna Purviance played a minor role as a lady in the audience.

Directed by Charlie Chaplin
Produced by Jess Robbins
Written by Charlie Chaplin
Music by Robert Israel (Kino video release)
Cinematography Harry Ensign
Editing by Charlie Chaplin
Distributed by Essanay Studios
General Film Company
Release date(s) November 20, 1915
Running time 23min
Country United States
Language Silent film
English (original intertitles)

Cast:
Charles Chaplin - Mr. Pest and Mr. Rowdy
Edna Purviance - Lady in Stalls w/ Beads
Charlotte Mineau - Lady in the Stalls
Dee Lampton - Fat Boy
Leo White - Frenchman in Balcony
Wesley Ruggles - Second Man in Balcony Front
John Rand - Orchestra Conductor
James T. Kelley - Trombone Player & Singer
Paddy McGuire - Duster & Clarinet Player
May White - Fat Lady and Snake Charmer
Phyllis Allen - Lady in Audience
Fred Goodwins - Gentleman in Audience
Charles Inslee - Tuba Player

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Chaplain

Category:

Comedy

Tags:

• public
• domain
• video

[ifk6666]

good!!!

[thorir88]

It is to fast. The music could have been on the normal speet but picture in speetup.

[caspianb132]

Bravo!

[Otacon237]

LOL, the non sped-up version is better but this is still freakin hilarious!

[e4emilybemily]

This is hilarious. Like Mickey Mouse on speed. I love silent movies. Chaplin is a genius.

[ilove1994]

aaaahhhhh to fast LOL .

[xDeepPurpleDreamx]

Ahhh, superb!

[howmando]

lol