| 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. [1]
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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- 1914 films
- 1914 comedy films
- Silent American comedy films
- American black-and-white films
- American silent short films
- Short films directed by Charlie Chaplin
- Keystone Studios films
- Films produced by Mack Sennett
- 1914 short films
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