The Cure (1917) is a silent comedy short written, directed by, and starring Charlie Chaplin, produced during his Mutual Film period. The film is set in a luxurious health spa, where Chaplin plays a wealthy but hopelessly drunk gentleman whose attempts at “curing” himself only create more chaos.
The story follows Chaplin’s character as he arrives at the spa carrying an enormous suitcase filled with alcohol. His drunken antics disrupt the peaceful environment, leading to clashes with attendants, patients, and a revolving door that becomes one of the film’s most famous gags. When his liquor spills into the spa’s therapeutic waters, the entire establishment descends into slapstick mayhem. The Cure is widely regarded as one of Chaplin’s finest Mutual comedies, showcasing his sharp timing, inventive physical humor, and playful satire of upper‑class leisure culture.
Film Details
Title: The Cure
Year: 1917
Genre: Silent Comedy / Slapstick
Director: Charlie Chaplin
Producer: Mutual Film Corporation
Starring:
Charlie Chaplin as the drunken gentleman
Edna Purviance as the spa guest
Eric Campbell as the attendant
Henry Bergman as the spa manager
Runtime: Approx. 31 minutes
Studio: Mutual Film Corporation
Country: United States
Format: Silent, Black‑and‑white
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