The Count
Originally released in 1916. The Count is a comedy film. directed by Charlie Chaplin. At just 24 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, and Eric Campbell
Synopsis
A tailor's apprentice burns Count Broko's clothes while ironing them and the tailor fires him. Later, the tailor discovers a note explaining that the count cannot attend a dance party, so he dresses as such to take his place; but the apprentice has also gone to the mansion where the party is celebrated and bumps into the tailor in disguise…
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 4, 1916
109 years ago
Runtime
0h 24m
24 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (83 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Charlie Chaplin
as Tailor's Apprentice
Edna Purviance
as Miss Moneybags
Eric Campbell
as The Tailor
Leo White
as Count Broko
Henry Bergman
Charlotte Mineau
as Mrs. Moneybags (uncredited)
James T. Kelley
as Butler (uncredited)
Eva Thatcher
as Cook (uncredited)
Albert Austin
as Guest (uncredited)
John Rand
as Guest (uncredited)
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Lone Star Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Count about?
A tailor's apprentice burns Count Broko's clothes while ironing them and the tailor fires him. Later, the tailor discovers a note explaining that the count cannot attend a dance party, so he dresse...
Who directed The Count?
The Count was directed by Charlie Chaplin.
How long is The Count?
The Count has a runtime of 0 hours and 24 minutes (24 minutes total).
When was The Count released?
The Count was released on September 4, 1916 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Count?
The main cast of The Count includes Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Eric Campbell, Leo White, Henry Bergman.