The Champion(1915)
Overview
Walking along with his bulldog, Charlie finds a "good luck" horseshoe just as he passes a training camp advertising for a boxing partner "who can take a beating." After watching others lose, Charlie puts the horseshoe in his glove and wins. The trainer prepares Charlie to fight the world champion. A gambler wants Charlie to throw the fight. He and the trainer's daughter fall in love.
Director
Charlie Chaplin
Studio
The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company
Cast
Charlie Chaplin
as Challenger
Edna Purviance
as Trainer's Daughter
Ernest Van Pelt
as Spike Dugan
Lloyd Bacon
as Second Sparring Partner / Exerciser in Gym / Referee
Leo White
as Crooked gambler
Carl Stockdale
as Sparring Partner
Billy Armstrong
as Sparring Partner
Paddy McGuire
as Sparring Partner
Bud Jamison
as Bob Uppercut, Champion
Ben Turpin
as Ringside vendor
Fred Windemere
as Cop
Henry Youngman
as Bit Role
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1915
Runtime
0h 31m
Language
No Language
Rating
6.5 / 10
Production Companies
The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company
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What is The Champion about?▼
Walking along with his bulldog, Charlie finds a "good luck" horseshoe just as he passes a training camp advertising for a boxing partner "who can take a beating." After watching others lose, Charlie puts the horseshoe in his glove and wins. The trainer prepares Charlie to fight the world champion. A gambler wants Charlie to throw the fight. He and the trainer's daughter fall in love.
Who directed The Champion?▼
The Champion was directed by Charlie Chaplin and released in 1915. It is a comedy film.
How long is The Champion?▼
The Champion has a runtime of 0 hours and 31 minutes (31 minutes total).
Who stars in The Champion?▼
The cast of The Champion includes Charlie Chaplin as Challenger, Edna Purviance as Trainer's Daughter, Ernest Van Pelt as Spike Dugan, Lloyd Bacon as Second Sparring Partner / Exerciser in Gym / Referee, Leo White as Crooked gambler and more.
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