The Count (1916): Unearthing a Silent Era Gem for Cult Cinema Aficionados!

The Count is an American 1916 short comedy colorized classic film, Charlie Chaplin's fifth film for Mutual Film Corporation in 1916. Released on September 4, it co-starred Eric Campbell and Edna Purviance.

Plot:

The fifth film in the Mutual series Charlie Chaplin impersonates a man of means in order to underscore the contrast between rich and poor.

Charlie burns a count's trousers while ironing them and is fired. The tailor finds an invitation to dinner at Miss Moneybags and goes in place of the count. Charlie goes to the kitchen of the same house; he is attracted to the cook, and so are the butler and a policeman. Once discovered by the tailor-count, Charlie must pretend to be the count's secretary. The real count shows up.

Charlie Chaplin impersonates a man of means in order to underscore the contrast between rich and poor.

The tailor's handyman (played by Chaplin) burns a count's trousers while ironing them and is fired. His superior (Campbell) discovers a note explaining the count can't attend a party, and dresses up like one to take his place.

Chaplin also goes to the residence hosting the party, but runs into the tailor. They both then struggle to win the fair maiden, Miss Moneybags (Purviance). Soon, Charlie is distracted by a gypsy girl and the tailor must fend off other suitors. The real Count finally arrives, learns of the imposters and calls the police. Chaplin makes a mad dash through the party and scampers away to safety.

Cast:

Charles Chaplin - Tailor's apprentice
Edna Purviance - Miss Moneybags
Eric Campbell - Tailor
Leo White - Count Broko
Charlotte Mineau - Mrs. Moneybags
Albert Austin - Tall Guest
John Rand - Guest
Leota Bryan - Young Girl
Frank J. Coleman - Policeman
James T. Kelley - Butler
Eva Thatcher - Cook
Tiny Sandford - Guest
Loyal Underwood - Small Guest
May White - Large Lady

Taglines:

A laugh in every foot-one of the best of the new series.

Film colorization by Colorized Public Domain YouTube channel. Film & Animation YouTube video category.

Copyright Status:

This work is in the public domain in the United States because it was published (or registered with the U.S. Copyright Office) before January 1, 1928.

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