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A Film Johnnie

A Film Johnnie

19145.50h 12m

Overview

The Tramp, a film Johnnie (someone who loiters near theaters or studios to meet stars or get a job), attempts to meet his favorite movie actress at the Keystone Studio, but does not win friends there.

Directed by George Nichols
Written by Charlie Chaplin, Craig Hutchinson
Produced by Mack Sennett
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Top Cast

Charlie Chaplin

Charlie Chaplin

The Film Johnnie aka The Tramp

Roscoe Arbuckle

Roscoe Arbuckle

Self

Peggy Pearce

Peggy Pearce

The Keystone Girl

Mabel Normand

Mabel Normand

Mabel

Ford Sterling

Ford Sterling

Self

D

Dan Albert

Audience Member (uncredited)

Hampton Del Ruth

Hampton Del Ruth

Lead Actor (uncredited)

Minta Durfee

Minta Durfee

Self / Audience Member (uncredited)

B

Billy Gilbert

Theater Usher (uncredited)

W

William Hauber

Audience Member (uncredited)

Themes & Keywords

fire brigadefilm in filmsilent filmmotion picture studioshort filminterference

About A Film Johnnie

A Film Johnnie is a comedy film released in 1914 exploring themes of fire brigade, film in film, silent film, motion picture studio, short film, interference. Directed by George Nichols, it stars Charlie Chaplin, Roscoe Arbuckle, Peggy Pearce. The Tramp, a film Johnnie (someone who loiters near theaters or studios to meet stars or get a job), attempts to meet his favorite movie actress at the Keystone Studio, but does not win friends there.

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