The Rink(1916)
"Posing as Sir Cecil Seltzer"
The Rink Synopsis
After amusements working in a restaurant, a waiter uses his lunch break to go roller skating.
The Rink (1916) is a comedy film directed by Charlie Chaplin, released on December 4, 1916 with a runtime of 30m. It stars Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, James T. Kelley and Eric Campbell. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 153 ratings.
- Director:
- Charlie Chaplin
- Writers:
- Vincent Bryan, Maverick Terrell, Charlie Chaplin
- Producers:
- Charlie Chaplin, Henry P. Caulfield
- Cinematographer:
- Roland Totheroh
- Production:
- Lone Star Corporation
- Status:
- Released
The Rink (1916) Trailer
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The Rink Cast & Crew
Main cast
Charlie Chaplin
as A Waiter
Edna Purviance
as The Girl
James T. Kelley
as Her Father
Eric Campbell
as Mr. Stout
Lloyd Bacon
as Guest
Albert Austin
as The Cook
Henry Bergman
as Mrs. Stout / guest served brush and rag
- Leota Bryan
Leota Bryan
as Edna's Friend
Frank J. Coleman
as Restaurant Manager (uncredited)
Charlotte Mineau
as Edna's Friend (uncredited)
John Rand
as Waiter (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Charlie Chaplin, written by Vincent Bryan, Maverick Terrell and Charlie Chaplin, produced by Charlie Chaplin and Henry P. Caulfield.
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The Rink Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 153 ratings.
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The Rink – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Rink online?
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The Rink (1916) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Rink?
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The main cast of The Rink (1916) includes Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, James T. Kelley, Eric Campbell and Lloyd Bacon. The film was directed by Charlie Chaplin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Rink released?
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The Rink was released on December 4, 1916 and runs for 30m.
Is The Rink worth watching?
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The Rink (1916) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 153 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Rink?
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Yes. The official The Rink trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.