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Cruel, Cruel Love

NR19149mMack Sennett,George Nichols
IMDb 5.3

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This early Chaplin film has him playing a character quite different from the Tramp for which he would become famous. He is a rich, upper-class gentleman whose romance is endangered when his girlfriend oversees him being embraced by a maid. Chaplin's romantic interest in this film, Minta Durfee, was the wife of fellow Keystone actor, Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle.

Comedy
Black And WhiteSilent Film

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What is Cruel, Cruel Love (1914) about?

This early Chaplin film has him playing a character quite different from the Tramp for which he would become famous. He is a rich, upper-class gentleman whose romance is endangered when his girlfriend oversees him being embraced by a maid. Chaplin's romantic interest in this film, Minta Durfee, was the wife of fellow Keystone actor, Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle.

Who stars in Cruel, Cruel Love?

Cruel, Cruel Love stars Charlie Chaplin (Mr. Dovey), Edgar Kennedy (Butler), Minta Durfee (The Lady), Eva Nelson (Maid), Glen Cavender (Bearded Doctor (uncredited)). The film was directed by Mack Sennett.

How long is Cruel, Cruel Love?

Cruel, Cruel Love has a runtime of 9 min and premiered in 1914. It is rated NR.

Is Cruel, Cruel Love worth watching?

Cruel, Cruel Love holds an IMDb rating of 5.3/10. Fans of Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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