The Professor
Synopsis
Professor Bosco, a poor flea trainer, rents a bed in a flophouse. Before going to bed, he rallies his troops and once he has made sure his beloved fleas are settled for the night, the professor prepares to sleep the sleep of the just man. Unfortunately he accidentally knocks the box off his bed and the fleas have the time of their lives pestering Bosco's neighbors. To get the escapees back in their box again, the trainer resorts to... his whip! All is back to normal one more time. But not for long, as a stray dog enters the flophouse and very unwisely opens the box, thus creating new havoc.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charlie Chaplin
- Original Title
- The Professor
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- First National Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charlie Chaplin
Charles D. Hall
Department Leadership Roster
Charlie Chaplin
Director
Charles D. Hall
Producer
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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Sir Charles Spencer "Charlie" Chaplin, KBE (16 April 1889 – 25 December 1977) was an English comic actor, filmmaker, and composer who rose to fame in the era of silent film. Chaplin became a worldwide icon through his screen persona "the Tramp" and is considered one of the most important figures in the history of the film industry.[1] His career spanned more than 75 years, from childhood in the Victorian era until a year before his death in 1977, and encompassed both adulation and controversy.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Professor
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What is The Professor about?
Professor Bosco, a poor flea trainer, rents a bed in a flophouse. Before going to bed, he rallies his troops and once he has made sure his beloved fleas are settled for the night, the professor prepares to sleep the sleep of the just man. Unfortunately he accidentally knocks the box off his bed and the fleas have the time of their lives pestering Bosco's neighbors. To get the escapees back in their box again, the trainer resorts to... his whip! All is back to normal one more time. But not for long, as a stray dog enters the flophouse and very unwisely opens the box, thus creating new havoc.
Who directed The Professor?
The Professor was directed by Charlie Chaplin.
Who stars in The Professor?
The principal cast of The Professor includes Charlie Chaplin, Albert Austin, Henry Bergman, Loyal Underwood, Tom Wilson.
When was The Professor released and how long is it?
The Professor was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 7m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Professor?
The Professor holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).