The Champion
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.
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About The Champion
The Champion is a 1915 English-language comedy film directed by Charlie Chaplin. The cast is led by Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Ernest Van Pelt. It has a runtime of 0h 31m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 100 ratings.
The Champion was produced by The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company and made in United States of America. It was released on March 11, 1915, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Charlie Chaplin
- Writers
- Charlie Chaplin
- Release date
- March 11, 1915
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company
The Champion cast & crew
The Champion was directed by Charlie Chaplin and written by Charlie Chaplin.
The cast features 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 Carl Stockdale as Sparring Partner.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Harry Ensign and it was produced by Jess Robbins.
Is The Champion worth watching?
The Champion holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 113 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 0h 31m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, The Champion is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Champion
Charlie Chaplin
Challenger
Edna Purviance
Trainer's Daughter
Ernest Van Pelt
Spike Dugan
Lloyd Bacon
Second Sparring Partner / Exerciser in Gym / Referee
Leo White
Crooked gambler
Carl Stockdale
Sparring Partner
Billy Armstrong
Sparring Partner
Paddy McGuire
Sparring Partner
Bud Jamison
Bob Uppercut, Champion
Ben Turpin
Ringside vendor
Fred Windemere
Cop
Henry Youngman
Bit Role
The Champion — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Champion in United States?
The Champion is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is The Champion in?
The Champion is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Champion?
The Champion runs 0 hours 31 minutes (31 minutes).
▸What is The Champion rated?
The Champion is rated NR. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 113 ratings.
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