The Count
Synopsis
A tailor's apprentice burns Count Broko's clothes while ironing them and the tailor fires him. Later, the tailor discovers a note explaining that the count cannot attend a dance party, so he dresses as such to take his place; but the apprentice has also gone to the mansion where the party is celebrated and bumps into the tailor in disguise…
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The Count (1916) Charlie Chaplin | Edna Purviance | Eric Campbell | Leo White
Type: Clip • Published 2019-10-03
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Charlie Chaplin
Tailor's Apprentice
Edna Purviance
Miss Moneybags
Eric Campbell
The Tailor
Leo White
Count Broko
Henry Bergman
Charlotte Mineau
Mrs. Moneybags (uncredited)
James T. Kelley
Butler (uncredited)
Eva Thatcher
Cook (uncredited)
Albert Austin
Guest (uncredited)
John Rand
Guest (uncredited)
Loyal Underwood
Guest (uncredited)
May White
Guest (uncredited)
Frank J. Coleman
Policeman (uncredited)
Leota Bryan
Tailor's Client (uncredited)
Lloyd Bacon
Orchestra Conductor (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 4, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charlie Chaplin
- Screenplay & Story
- Charlie Chaplin, Vincent Bryan, Maverick Terrell
- Original Title
- The Count
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 24m
- Production Studios
- Lone Star Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charlie Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin, Vincent Bryan, Maverick Terrell
Roland Totheroh, William C. Foster
Charlie Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin, Henry P. Caulfield
Department Leadership Roster
Roland Totheroh
Director of Photography
Charlie Chaplin
Screenplay
Charlie Chaplin
Director
Charlie Chaplin
Producer
Henry P. Caulfield
Producer
Charlie Chaplin
Editor
William C. Foster
Director of Photography
Vincent Bryan
Screenplay
Maverick Terrell
Screenplay
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What is The Count about?
A tailor's apprentice burns Count Broko's clothes while ironing them and the tailor fires him. Later, the tailor discovers a note explaining that the count cannot attend a dance party, so he dresses as such to take his place; but the apprentice has also gone to the mansion where the party is celebrated and bumps into the tailor in disguise…
Who directed The Count?
The Count was directed by Charlie Chaplin.
Who stars in The Count?
The principal cast of The Count includes Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Eric Campbell, Leo White, Henry Bergman.
When was The Count released and how long is it?
The Count was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 24m.