The Rink, a silent film from 1916 in film, was Charlie Chaplin's eighth film for Mutual Film Corporation. The film co-starred Edna Purviance, Eric Campbell (actor), Henry Bergman, and Albert Austin, and is best known for showcasing Chaplin's roller skating skills.
Synopsis
After amusements working in a restaurant, Charlie uses his lunch break to go roller skating.
Cast
- Charles Chaplin - A Waiter. Posing as Sir Cecil Seltzer
- Edna Purviance - The Girl
- James T. Kelley - Her Father
- Eric Campbell (actor) - Mr. Stout, Edna's Admirer
- Henry Bergman - Mrs. Stout and Angry Diner
- Lloyd Bacon - Guest
- Albert Austin - The Cook and Skater
- Frank J. Coleman - Restaurant Manager
- John Rand (actor) - Waiter
- Charlotte Mineau - Friend of Edna
- Leota Bryan - Friend of Edna
Sound version
In 1932, Van Beuren Studios of Van Beuren Studios, purchased Chaplin's Mutual comedies for $10,000 each, added music by Gene Rodemich and Winston Sharples and sound effects, and re-released them through RKO Radio Pictures. Chaplin had no legal recourse to stop the RKO release.
See also
Charlie Chaplin filmography
Category:Films directed by Charlie Chaplin
Category:1916 films
Category:American silent short films
Category:Black-and-white films
Category:1910s comedy films
Category:Roller skating films