''Recreation'' is a short comedy film written, directed by, and starring
Charlie Chaplin
Sir Charles Spencer Chaplin Jr. (16 April 188925 December 1977) was an English comic actor, filmmaker, and composer who rose to fame in the era of silent film. He became a worldwide icon through his screen persona, the Tramp, and is consider ...
. It was released on 13 August 1914.
Plot
The Tramp is despondent and prepares to drown himself in a park's lake. He quickly changes his mind when an attractive girl appears, and proceeds to flirt with her. However, her sailor boyfriend discovers this and starts a fight with the Tramp. Shortly thereafter two policemen become involved in the fight. The film ends with everyone falling into the lake.
Chaplin was the only actor in ''Recreation'' to receive a screen credit.
The film was only half a reel in length. A travel short, ''The Yosemite'', made up the other half of the reel.
Cast
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Charlie Chaplin
Sir Charles Spencer Chaplin Jr. (16 April 188925 December 1977) was an English comic actor, filmmaker, and composer who rose to fame in the era of silent film. He became a worldwide icon through his screen persona, the Tramp, and is consider ...
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The Tramp
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Charles Bennett - Sailor (uncredited)
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Helen Carruthers - Girl (uncredited)
* Edwin Frazee - Short cop (uncredited)
References
See also
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List of American films of 1914
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Charlie Chaplin filmography
Charlie Chaplin (1889–1977) was an English actor, comedian, and filmmaker whose work in motion pictures spanned from 1914 until 1967. During his early years in film, he became established as a worldwide cinematic idol renowned for his tramp p ...
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1914 films
1914 comedy films
Silent American comedy films
American black-and-white films
American silent short films
Short films directed by Charlie Chaplin
Keystone Studios films
Films produced by Mack Sennett
1914 short films
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American comedy short films
1910s American films
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