One A.M. (1916) is a silent comedy short written, directed by, and starring Charlie Chaplin, produced during his celebrated Mutual Film period.
The film is unique in Chaplin’s career as a near one‑man performance. Chaplin plays a wealthy young man who returns home extremely drunk at one in the morning. What should be a simple walk to bed becomes a chaotic battle with his own furniture: slippery rugs, a spinning table, a stubborn staircase, and a wildly unpredictable Murphy bed. With almost no supporting cast, the film showcases Chaplin’s extraordinary physical comedy, timing, and inventiveness. One A.M. stands out as one of Chaplin’s boldest experiments, relying entirely on pantomime and elaborate set‑based gags.
Film Details
Title: One A.M.
Year: 1916
Genre: Silent Comedy / Slapstick
Director: Charlie Chaplin
Producer: Mutual Film Corporation
Starring:
Charlie Chaplin as the drunken gentleman
Albert Austin as the taxi driver (brief appearance)
Runtime: Approx. 34 minutes
Studio: Mutual Film Corporation
Country: United States
Format: Silent, Black‑and‑white
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