The Count 1916 Directed by Charlie Chaplin -

Описание: Charlie Chaplin

The Count is 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 tailor's handyman burns a count's trousers while ironing them and is fired. His superior 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. 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
Charlie 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

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