Recreation (film)

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Recreation
Directed by Charlie Chaplin
Produced by Mack Sennett
StarringCharlie Chaplin
Cinematography Frank D. Williams
Production
company
Distributed by Mutual Film
Release date
  • August 13, 1914 (1914-08-13)
Running time
7 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguagesSilent 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]

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Recreation

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

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References

  1. 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.

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