The Rink
“"Posing as Sir Cecil Seltzer"”
Synopsis
After amusements working in a restaurant, a waiter uses his lunch break to go roller skating.
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The Rink (1916) Charlie Chaplin Funny Silent Comedy Film | Edna Purviance, Eric Campbell
Type: Clip • Published 2020-02-20
Top Cast
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Charlie Chaplin
A Waiter
Edna Purviance
The Girl
James T. Kelley
Her Father
Eric Campbell
Mr. Stout
Lloyd Bacon
Guest
Albert Austin
The Cook
Henry Bergman
Mrs. Stout / guest served brush and rag
Leota Bryan
Edna's Friend
Frank J. Coleman
Restaurant Manager (uncredited)
Charlotte Mineau
Edna's Friend (uncredited)
John Rand
Waiter (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cinemateca Uruguaya
Festival / Special Debut
December 4, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 31, 2008
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charlie Chaplin
- Screenplay & Story
- Charlie Chaplin
- Original Score
- Michael Mortilla
- Original Title
- The Rink
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- Lone Star Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charlie Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin, Vincent Bryan, Maverick Terrell
Michael Mortilla
Roland Totheroh, William C. Foster
Charlie Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin, Henry P. Caulfield
Department Leadership Roster
Charlie Chaplin
Director
Vincent Bryan
Writer
Charlie Chaplin
Producer
Charlie Chaplin
Editor
Maverick Terrell
Writer
Henry P. Caulfield
Producer
Charlie Chaplin
Screenplay
Roland Totheroh
Director of Photography
William C. Foster
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Rink
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Rink about?
After amusements working in a restaurant, a waiter uses his lunch break to go roller skating.
Who directed The Rink?
The Rink was directed by Charlie Chaplin.
Who stars in The Rink?
The principal cast of The Rink includes Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, James T. Kelley, Eric Campbell, Lloyd Bacon.
When was The Rink released and how long is it?
The Rink was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Rink?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Rink was composed by Michael Mortilla.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Rink?
The Rink holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).