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

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.

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.

Cast

See also

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 February 20, 2024.


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