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A Night in the Show (1915)

Directed by Charlie Chaplin

Comedy | Short

Most recently watched by sensoria

Overview

Mr. Pest tries several theatre seats before winding up in front in a fight with the conductor. He is thrown out. In the lobby he pushes a fat lady into a fountain and returns to sit down by Edna. Mr. Rowdy, in the gallery, pours beer down on Mr. Pest and Edna. He attacks patrons, a harem dancer, the singers Dot and Dash, and a fire-eater.

Rated NR | Length 24 minutes

Actors

Charlie Chaplin | Edna Purviance | Charlotte Mineau | Dee Lampton | Leo White | Wesley Ruggles | John Rand | James T. Kelley | Paddy McGuire | Lloyd Bacon | Bud Jamison

Viewing History (seen 1 time)

Date ViewedDeviceFormatSourceRating
03/19/2024TVStreamingVideo on Demand7 stars
 

Viewing Notes

Following Ron’s lead and watching these Chaplin films on TCM via Max. Kinda neat to see another silent short film that takes place at the theatre after recently watching THE VAMPIRE.

The restoration is extraordinary; looks amazing compared to some of the others I’ve seen.

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