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The Champion

NR191531mCharlie Chaplin
IMDb 6.7

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Walking along with his bulldog, Charlie finds a "good luck" horseshoe just as he passes a training camp advertising for a boxing partner "who can take a beating." After watching others lose, Charlie puts the horseshoe in his glove and wins. The trainer prepares Charlie to fight the world champion. A gambler wants Charlie to throw the fight. He and the trainer's daughter fall in love.

Comedy
SportsBlack And WhiteSilent FilmBoxingShort Film

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What is The Champion (1915) about?

Walking along with his bulldog, Charlie finds a "good luck" horseshoe just as he passes a training camp advertising for a boxing partner "who can take a beating." After watching others lose, Charlie puts the horseshoe in his glove and wins. The trainer prepares Charlie to fight the world champion. A gambler wants Charlie to throw the fight. He and the trainer's daughter fall in love.

Who stars in The Champion?

The Champion stars Charlie Chaplin (Challenger), Edna Purviance (Trainer's Daughter), Ernest Van Pelt (Spike Dugan), Lloyd Bacon (Second Sparring Partner / Exerciser in Gym / Referee), Leo White (Crooked gambler). The film was directed by Charlie Chaplin.

How long is The Champion?

The Champion has a runtime of 31 min and premiered in 1915. It is rated NR.

Is The Champion worth watching?

The Champion holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. Fans of Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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