A Film Johnnie
Synopsis
The Tramp, a film Johnnie (someone who loiters near theaters or studios to meet stars or get a job), attempts to meet his favorite movie actress at the Keystone Studio, but does not win friends there.
Top Cast
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Charlie Chaplin
The Film Johnnie aka The Tramp
Roscoe Arbuckle
Self
Peggy Pearce
The Keystone Girl
Mabel Normand
Mabel
Ford Sterling
Self
Dan Albert
Audience Member (uncredited)
Hampton Del Ruth
Lead Actor (uncredited)
Minta Durfee
Self / Audience Member (uncredited)
Billy Gilbert
Theater Usher (uncredited)
William Hauber
Audience Member (uncredited)
Bert Hunn
Audience Member (uncredited)
George Jeske
Prop Boy in White Shirt (uncredited)
Edgar Kennedy
Director (uncredited)
Sadie Lampe
Audience Member (uncredited)
Henry Lehrman
Self (uncredited)
Hank Mann
Prop Boy in Overalls (uncredited)
Harry McCoy
Fireman / Audience Member Next to Charlie (uncredited)
George Nichols
Older Actor on Screen (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 2, 1914
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Nichols
- Screenplay & Story
- Craig Hutchinson, Charlie Chaplin
- Original Title
- A Film Johnnie
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 12m
- Production Studios
- Keystone Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Nichols
Craig Hutchinson, Charlie Chaplin
Frank D. Williams
Mack Sennett
Department Leadership Roster
George Nichols
Director
Craig Hutchinson
Writer
Charlie Chaplin
Writer
Mack Sennett
Producer
Frank D. Williams
Director of Photography
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Public Domain
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What is A Film Johnnie about?
The Tramp, a film Johnnie (someone who loiters near theaters or studios to meet stars or get a job), attempts to meet his favorite movie actress at the Keystone Studio, but does not win friends there.
Who directed A Film Johnnie?
A Film Johnnie was directed by George Nichols.
Who stars in A Film Johnnie?
The principal cast of A Film Johnnie includes Charlie Chaplin, Roscoe Arbuckle, Peggy Pearce, Mabel Normand, Ford Sterling.
When was A Film Johnnie released and how long is it?
A Film Johnnie was released in 1914 with a total runtime of 12m.