Comedy · United States of America · 1916 · 26m

The Fireman

The Fireman poster

Director

Charlie Chaplin

Cast

Charlie Chaplin as Fireman Edna Purviance as Girl Lloyd Bacon as Her Father Eric Campbell as Foreman of the Brigade Leo White as Owner of Burning House Charlotte Mineau as Mother

Crew

Charlie Chaplin — Editor Vincent Bryan — Writer Maverick Terrell — Writer Charlie Chaplin — Writer Charlie Chaplin — Producer Henry P. Caulfield — Producer

Synopsis

Firefighter Charlie Chaplin is tricked into letting a house burn by an owner who wants to collect on the insurance.

Mood & Themes

slapstick comedy

Key Collaborators

Charlie Chaplin Director Charlie Chaplin Editor Vincent Bryan Writer Maverick Terrell Writer Charlie Chaplin Writer Charlie Chaplin Producer Henry P. Caulfield Producer

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