The Champion (1915)★ 7.0/10
- Comedy
- Sport
- Short
Directed by: Charles Chaplin
Written by: Charles Chaplin
Walking along with his bulldog, Charlie finds a "good luck" horseshoe just as he passes a training camp advertising for a boxing partner "who can take a beating." After watching others lose, Charlie puts the horseshoe in his glove and wins. The trainer prepares Charlie to fight the world champion. A gambler wants Charlie to throw the fight. He and the trainer's daughter fall in love.
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Charles ChaplinChallenger
Gilbert M. 'Broncho Billy' AndersonEnthusiastic Fan (uncredited)
Billy ArmstrongSparring Partner (uncredited)
Lloyd BaconSecond Sparring Partner (uncredited)
Bill CatoFirst Sparring Partner (uncredited)
Frank DolanSecond Stretcher Bearer (uncredited)
W. Coleman ElamBit Role (uncredited)Eddie FriesBit Role (uncredited)
Bud JamisonBob Uppercut - Champion (uncredited)Daniel P. KelleherSecond Cop (uncredited)
Paddy McGuireSparring Partner (uncredited)
Edna PurvianceTrainer's Daughter (uncredited)
