A Night in the Show
Synopsis
Two disruptive theater patrons, the wealthy drunk Mr. Pest (played by Charlie Chaplin) and the rowdy working-class Mr. Rowdy (also played by Chaplin), attend a live vaudeville theater production. Their constant antics, seat-hopping, and physical altercations quickly overshadow the acts on stage and plunge the entire theater into absolutely hilarious chaos.
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Charlie Chaplin
Mr. Pest / Mr. Rowdy
Edna Purviance
Lady in the Stalls with Beads
Charlotte Mineau
Lady in the Stalls
Dee Lampton
Fat Boy
Leo White
Frenchman / Negro in Balcony
Wesley Ruggles
Second Man in Balcony Front Row
John Rand
Orchestra Conductor
James T. Kelley
Trombone Player and Singer
Paddy McGuire
Feather Duster / Clarinet Player
Lloyd Bacon
Man in Balcony
Bud Jamison
Man in Balcony
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 20, 1915
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charlie Chaplin
- Screenplay & Story
- Charlie Chaplin
- Original Title
- A Night in the Show
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 24m
- Production Studios
- The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charlie Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin
Harry Ensign, Roland Totheroh
Charlie Chaplin
Jess Robbins
Department Leadership Roster
Charlie Chaplin
Director
Charlie Chaplin
Writer
Harry Ensign
Director of Photography
Charlie Chaplin
Editor
Jess Robbins
Producer
Roland Totheroh
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
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 A Night in the Show
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What is A Night in the Show about?
Two disruptive theater patrons, the wealthy drunk Mr. Pest (played by Charlie Chaplin) and the rowdy working-class Mr. Rowdy (also played by Chaplin), attend a live vaudeville theater production. Their constant antics, seat-hopping, and physical altercations quickly overshadow the acts on stage and plunge the entire theater into absolutely hilarious chaos.
Who directed A Night in the Show?
A Night in the Show was directed by Charlie Chaplin.
Who stars in A Night in the Show?
The principal cast of A Night in the Show includes Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Charlotte Mineau, Dee Lampton, Leo White.
When was A Night in the Show released and how long is it?
A Night in the Show was released in 1915 with a total runtime of 24m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Night in the Show?
A Night in the Show holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).