Cruel, Cruel Love
Synopsis
This early Chaplin film has him playing a character quite different from the Tramp for which he would become famous. He is a rich, upper-class gentleman whose romance is endangered when his girlfriend oversees him being embraced by a maid. Chaplin's romantic interest in this film, Minta Durfee, was the wife of fellow Keystone actor, Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle.
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Charlie Chaplin
Mr. Dovey
Edgar Kennedy
Butler
Minta Durfee
The Lady
Eva Nelson
Maid
Glen Cavender
Bearded Doctor (uncredited)
William Hauber
Gardener (uncredited)
Bert Hunn
Tall Ambulance Attendant (uncredited)
Harry Russell
Bald Doctor (uncredited)
Billy Gilbert
Short Ambulance Attendant
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 26, 1914
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Nichols, Mack Sennett
- Screenplay & Story
- Craig Hutchinson
- Original Title
- Cruel, Cruel Love
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 9m
- Production Studios
- Keystone Film Company, Lone Star Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Nichols, Mack Sennett
Craig Hutchinson
Mack Sennett
Department Leadership Roster
George Nichols
Director
Mack Sennett
Director
Mack Sennett
Producer
Craig Hutchinson
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cruel, Cruel Love
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What is Cruel, Cruel Love about?
This early Chaplin film has him playing a character quite different from the Tramp for which he would become famous. He is a rich, upper-class gentleman whose romance is endangered when his girlfriend oversees him being embraced by a maid. Chaplin's romantic interest in this film, Minta Durfee, was the wife of fellow Keystone actor, Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle.
Who directed Cruel, Cruel Love?
Cruel, Cruel Love was directed by George Nichols, Mack Sennett.
Who stars in Cruel, Cruel Love?
The principal cast of Cruel, Cruel Love includes Charlie Chaplin, Edgar Kennedy, Minta Durfee, Eva Nelson, Glen Cavender.
When was Cruel, Cruel Love released and how long is it?
Cruel, Cruel Love was released in 1914 with a total runtime of 9m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cruel, Cruel Love?
Cruel, Cruel Love holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).