The Rink (film)
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Theatrical poster to The Rink | |
| Directed by | Charlie Chaplin Edward Brewer (technical director) |
| Written by | Charlie Chaplin (scenario) Vincent Bryan (scenario) Maverick Terrell (scenario) |
| Produced by | Henry P. Caulfield |
| Starring | Charlie Chaplin Edna Purviance Eric Campbell Henry Bergman Albert Austin |
| Cinematography | Roland Totheroh George C. Zalibra |
| Edited by | Charlie Chaplin |
| Distributed by | Mutual Film Corporation |
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Running time | 24 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Languages | Silent film English intertitles |
The Rink, a silent film from 1916, was Charlie Chaplin's eighth film for Mutual Films. The film co-starred Edna Purviance, Eric Campbell, Henry Bergman, and Albert Austin, and is best known for showcasing Chaplin's roller skating skills. Chaplin's obvious skill on roller skates surprised many of his fans, but Charlie was an experienced performer. As a touring vaudevillian with Fred Karno's pantomime troupe, Chaplin appeared in a roller-skating skit in which he displayed a talent for comedic falls—and the ability to cause other skaters to topple.