The Champion
Synopsis
Walking along with his bulldog, Charlie finds a "good luck" horseshoe just as he passes a training camp advertising for a boxing partner "who can take a beating." After watching others lose, Charlie puts the horseshoe in his glove and wins. The trainer prepares Charlie to fight the world champion. A gambler wants Charlie to throw the fight. He and the trainer's daughter fall in love.
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Charlie Chaplin
Challenger
Edna Purviance
Trainer's Daughter
Ernest Van Pelt
Spike Dugan
Lloyd Bacon
Second Sparring Partner / Exerciser in Gym / Referee
Leo White
Crooked gambler
Carl Stockdale
Sparring Partner
Billy Armstrong
Sparring Partner
Paddy McGuire
Sparring Partner
Bud Jamison
Bob Uppercut, Champion
Ben Turpin
Ringside vendor
Fred Windemere
Cop
Henry Youngman
Bit Role
Gilbert M. Anderson
Enthusiastic Fan (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 11, 1915
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charlie Chaplin
- Screenplay & Story
- Charlie Chaplin
- Original Title
- The Champion
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 31m
- Production Studios
- The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charlie Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin
Harry Ensign
Charlie Chaplin
Jess Robbins
Department Leadership Roster
Charlie Chaplin
Director
Charlie Chaplin
Writer
Jess Robbins
Producer
Harry Ensign
Director of Photography
Charlie Chaplin
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Public Domain
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Champion
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What is The Champion about?
Walking along with his bulldog, Charlie finds a "good luck" horseshoe just as he passes a training camp advertising for a boxing partner "who can take a beating." After watching others lose, Charlie puts the horseshoe in his glove and wins. The trainer prepares Charlie to fight the world champion. A gambler wants Charlie to throw the fight. He and the trainer's daughter fall in love.
Who directed The Champion?
The Champion was directed by Charlie Chaplin.
Who stars in The Champion?
The principal cast of The Champion includes Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Ernest Van Pelt, Lloyd Bacon, Leo White.
When was The Champion released and how long is it?
The Champion was released in 1915 with a total runtime of 31m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Champion?
The Champion holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).