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The Rink

  • 19161916
  • TV-GTV-G
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
3.8K
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Charles Chaplin in The Rink (1916)
  • Comedy
  • Short
After causing restaurant chaos at work, a bumbling waiter tears up the local roller rink with his skating.After causing restaurant chaos at work, a bumbling waiter tears up the local roller rink with his skating.After causing restaurant chaos at work, a bumbling waiter tears up the local roller rink with his skating.
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
3.8K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Charles Chaplin(uncredited)
  • Writers
    • Vincent Bryan(uncredited)
    • Charles Chaplin(uncredited)
    • Maverick Terrell(uncredited)
  • Stars
    • Charles Chaplin
    • Edna Purviance
    • James T. Kelley
Top credits
  • Director
    • Charles Chaplin(uncredited)
  • Writers
    • Vincent Bryan(uncredited)
    • Charles Chaplin(uncredited)
    • Maverick Terrell(uncredited)
  • Stars
    • Charles Chaplin
    • Edna Purviance
    • James T. Kelley
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    • 26User reviews
    • 16Critic reviews
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    Charles Chaplin in The Rink (1916)
    Charlotte Mineau and Edna Purviance in The Rink (1916)
    Charles Chaplin, Henry Bergman, Eric Campbell, James T. Kelley, and Edna Purviance in The Rink (1916)
    Eric Campbell, Charlotte Mineau, and Edna Purviance in The Rink (1916)
    Henry Bergman, James T. Kelley, and Edna Purviance in The Rink (1916)
    The Rink (1916)
    James T. Kelley in The Rink (1916)
    Charles Chaplin and Albert Austin in The Rink (1916)
    Charles Chaplin and Edna Purviance in The Rink (1916)
    Charles Chaplin and Eric Campbell in The Rink (1916)
    Eric Campbell in The Rink (1916)
    Charles Chaplin and Edna Purviance in The Rink (1916)

    Top cast

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    Charles Chaplin
    Charles Chaplin
    • A Waiter - Posing as Sir Cecil Seltzeras A Waiter - Posing as Sir Cecil Seltzer
    Edna Purviance
    Edna Purviance
    • The Girlas The Girl
    James T. Kelley
    James T. Kelley
    • Her Fatheras Her Father
    Eric Campbell
    Eric Campbell
    • Mr. Stoutas Mr. Stout
    Henry Bergman
    • Mrs. Stoutas Mrs. Stout
    Albert Austin
    Albert Austin
    • Cookas Cook
    Leota Bryan
    • Edna's Friendas Edna's Friend
    Lloyd Bacon
    Lloyd Bacon
    • Guestas Guest
    • (uncredited)
    Frank J. Coleman
    Frank J. Coleman
    • Restaurant Manageras Restaurant Manager
    • (uncredited)
    Charlotte Mineau
    Charlotte Mineau
    • Edna's Friendas Edna's Friend
    • (uncredited)
    John Rand
    John Rand
    • Waiteras Waiter
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Charles Chaplin(uncredited)
    • Writers
      • Vincent Bryan(uncredited)
      • Charles Chaplin(uncredited)
      • Maverick Terrell(uncredited)
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    Storyline

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    After amusements working in a restaurant, Charlie uses his lunch break to go roller skating. Mr. Stout makes advances toward the unwilling Edna (whose father and Mrs. Stout had earlier carried on in the restaurant). After a roller skate ballet, Charlie (now as Sir Cecil Seltzer) is invited to a party at Edna's. All the "couples", including a new partner for Mr. Stout. show up. —Ed Stephan <stephan@cc.wwu.edu>
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    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Short
    • Certificate
      • TV-G
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The movie is best known for showcasing Charles Chaplin's roller skating skills.
    • Goofs
      When Charlie goes to lunch, he changes out of his waiter's coat and tie into his "Little Tramp" coat and vest. When he buttons his vest, the buttons and button holes are out of alignment. However, when he walks through the restaurant and onto the sidewalk, the buttons and button holes are properly aligned.
    • Quotes

      A Waiter - Posing as Sir Cecil Seltzer: Mum's the word!

    • Alternate versions
      Kino International distributes a set of videos containing all the 12 Mutual short films made by Chaplin in 1915 - 1917. They are presented by David H. Shepard, who copyrighted the versions in 1984, and has a music soundtrack composed and performed by Michael D. Mortilla who copyrighted his score in 1989. The running time of this film is 24 minutes.
    • Connections
      Edited into The Chaplin Cavalcade (1941)

    User reviews26

    Review
    Top review
    Pleasure on Roller Skates
    This film is laugh out loud funny. Who knew Charlie Chaplin was so graceful (and funny) on roller skates? This short film is watchable by all ages, and despite being close to 90 years old, it is still downright funny. Lookout for a character called Mrs. Stout played by a man in drag.
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    • Jan 10, 2004

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 4, 1916 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
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      • Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Rolling Around
    • Filming locations
      • Lone Star Studio - 1751 Glendale Boulevard, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Lone Star Corporation
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      30 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Silent
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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