Police
Charlie is released from prison and immediately swindled by a fake parson. A fellow ex-convict convinces Charlie to help burglarize a house.
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About Police
Police is a 1916 English-language comedy film directed by Charlie Chaplin. The cast is led by Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Wesley Ruggles. It has a runtime of 0h 26m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 100 ratings.
Police was produced by The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company and made in United States of America. It was released on May 27, 1916.
- Director
- Charlie Chaplin
- Writers
- Charlie Chaplin
- Release date
- May 27, 1916
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company
Police cast & crew
Police was directed by Charlie Chaplin and written by Charlie Chaplin.
The cast features Charlie Chaplin as Charlie, Convict 999, Edna Purviance as Daughter of the House, Wesley Ruggles as Jailbird and Thief, James T. Kelley as Drunk with Pockets Picked / Second Flophouse Customer, Leo White as Fruitseller / Flop House Manager / Policeman, and John Rand as Policeman at House.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Harry Ensign and it was produced by Jess Robbins.
Is Police worth watching?
Police holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 84 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 0h 26m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, Police is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Police
Charlie Chaplin
Charlie, Convict 999
Edna Purviance
Daughter of the House
Wesley Ruggles
Jailbird and Thief
James T. Kelley
Drunk with Pockets Picked / Second Flophouse Customer
Leo White
Fruitseller / Flop House Manager / Policeman
John Rand
Policeman at House
Fred Goodwins
Honest Preacher / Policeman with Monocle
Billy Armstrong
Crooked Preacher / Second Cop
Harry 'Snub' Pollard
First Flophouse Customer
Bud Jamison
Third Flophouse Customer
Paddy McGuire
Fifth Flophouse Customer
George Cleethorpe
Policeman at Station with Moustache
Police — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Police in United States?
Police is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is Police in?
Police is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Police?
Police runs 0 hours 26 minutes (26 minutes).
▸What is Police rated?
It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 84 ratings.
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