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Charlie Chaplin
The Inebriate
Edna Purviance
The Girl
Eric Campbell
The Man with the Gout
Henry Bergman
Masseur
John Rand
Sanitarium Attendant
James T. Kelley
Sanitarium Attendant
Albert Austin
Sanitarium Attendant
Frank J. Coleman
Head of Sanitarium
Leota Bryan
Nurse (uncredited)
William Gillespie
Patient (uncredited)
Janet Sully
Woman (uncredited)
Loyal Underwood
Patient (uncredited)
Tom Wood
Patient (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 16, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charlie Chaplin
- Screenplay & Story
- Charlie Chaplin
- Original Title
- The Cure
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 26m
- 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
Vincent Bryan
Writer
Charlie Chaplin
Director
Charlie Chaplin
Screenplay
Maverick Terrell
Writer
Charlie Chaplin
Editor
Roland Totheroh
Director of Photography
William C. Foster
Director of Photography
Charlie Chaplin
Producer
Henry P. Caulfield
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cure
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Cure about?
An alcoholic checks into a health spa and his antics promptly throw the establishment into chaos.
Who directed The Cure?
The Cure was directed by Charlie Chaplin.
Who stars in The Cure?
The principal cast of The Cure includes Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Eric Campbell, Henry Bergman, John Rand.
When was The Cure released and how long is it?
The Cure was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 26m.