A Submarine Pirate
“A Mack Sennett masterpiece, showing all the inner workings of a big submarine in a side-splitting comedy.”
Synopsis
A waiter tricks his way into command of a sub in order to rob a ship carrying gold bullion.
Top Cast
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Sydney Chaplin
Ambitious waiter
Glen Cavender
A shrewd inventor / Ship Captain
Wesley Ruggles
His accomplice / Sub Officer
Phyllis Allen
A pugnacious guest
Josh Binney
Hotel Manager
Dan Albert
Man in Lobby with Bowtie (uncredited)
Frank Alexander
Man on Crutches (uncredited)
Cecile Arnold
A Peach at the Hotel (uncredited)
Minnie Chaplin
Woman in Lobby (uncredited)
Ted Edwards
Waiter (uncredited)
Louise Fazenda
Dinner Guest (uncredited)
Al Hill
Navigator / Torpedo Loader (uncredited)
Charles Lakin
Desk Clerk (uncredited)
Grover Ligon
Cook (uncredited)
Harold Lloyd
Cook (uncredited)
Mort Peebles
Minor Role (uncredited)
Fritz Schade
Chef (uncredited)
Josef Swickard
Surplus Store Owner (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 26, 1915
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Avery, Sydney Chaplin
- Screenplay & Story
- Mack Sennett
- Original Title
- A Submarine Pirate
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 24m
- Production Studios
- Keystone Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Avery, Sydney Chaplin
Mack Sennett
Mack Sennett
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Avery
Director
Sydney Chaplin
Director
Mack Sennett
Producer
Mack Sennett
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Submarine Pirate
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Submarine Pirate about?
A waiter tricks his way into command of a sub in order to rob a ship carrying gold bullion.
Who directed A Submarine Pirate?
A Submarine Pirate was directed by Charles Avery, Sydney Chaplin.
Who stars in A Submarine Pirate?
The principal cast of A Submarine Pirate includes Sydney Chaplin, Glen Cavender, Wesley Ruggles, Phyllis Allen, Josh Binney.
When was A Submarine Pirate released and how long is it?
A Submarine Pirate was released in 1915 with a total runtime of 24m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Submarine Pirate?
A Submarine Pirate holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).