How to Make Movies
Synopsis
This film was never released for the general public. It was hidden in Chaplin's private vaults for forty years until he included some parts of it in his compilation 'The Chaplin Revue' in 1959.
Top Cast
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Charlie Chaplin
Self (uncredited)
Albert Austin
The Genie/Laboratory Supervisor/Golfer(uncredited)
Nellie Bly Baker
Secretary(uncredited)
Henry Bergman
Gag Man(uncredited)
Eric Campbell
Golfer(uncredited)
Tom Harrington
Valet(uncredited)
Edna Purviance
Actress(uncredited)
Loyal Underwood
Actor(uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charlie Chaplin
- Screenplay & Story
- Charlie Chaplin
- Original Title
- How to Make Movies
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 16m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charlie Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin
Department Leadership Roster
Charlie Chaplin
Writer
Charlie Chaplin
Producer
Charlie Chaplin
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About How to Make Movies
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What is How to Make Movies about?
This film was never released for the general public. It was hidden in Chaplin's private vaults for forty years until he included some parts of it in his compilation 'The Chaplin Revue' in 1959.
Who directed How to Make Movies?
How to Make Movies was directed by Charlie Chaplin.
Who stars in How to Make Movies?
The principal cast of How to Make Movies includes Charlie Chaplin, Albert Austin, Nellie Bly Baker, Henry Bergman, Eric Campbell.
When was How to Make Movies released and how long is it?
How to Make Movies was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 16m.