Police (1916) is a silent comedy short directed by and starring Charlie Chaplin, produced by Essanay Studios.
The film follows Chaplin’s Tramp character after his release from prison. He tries to go straight but quickly falls back into mischief when he teams up with an old cellmate to rob a house. Their antics lead to slapstick chaos, culminating in a chase with the police. Police is one of Chaplin’s most memorable Essanay shorts, blending social commentary with his trademark physical comedy.
Film Details
Title: Police
Year: 1916
Genre: Silent Comedy / Slapstick
Director: Charlie Chaplin
Producer: Essanay Studios
Starring:
Charlie Chaplin as The Tramp
Wesley Ruggles as Chaplin’s cellmate
Edna Purviance as the house owner
Billy Armstrong as a policeman
Runtime: Approx. 26 minutes
Studio: Essanay Studios
Country: United States
Format: Silent, Black‑and‑white
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