Cruel, Cruel Love(1914)
Cruel, Cruel Love Synopsis
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.
Cruel, Cruel Love (1914) is a comedy film directed by Mack Sennett, released on March 26, 1914 with a runtime of 9m. It stars Charlie Chaplin, Edgar Kennedy, Minta Durfee and Eva Nelson. Viewers rate it 5.2 out of 10 across 62 ratings.
- Director:
- Mack Sennett
- Writers:
- Craig Hutchinson
- Producers:
- Mack Sennett
- Production:
- Keystone Film Company, Lone Star Corporation
- Status:
- Released
Cruel, Cruel Love Cast & Crew
Main cast
Charlie Chaplin
as Mr. Dovey
Edgar Kennedy
as Butler
Minta Durfee
as The Lady
- Eva Nelson
Eva Nelson
as Maid
Glen Cavender
as Bearded Doctor (uncredited)
- William Hauber
William Hauber
as Gardener (uncredited)
- Bert Hunn
Bert Hunn
as Tall Ambulance Attendant (uncredited)
- Harry Russell
Harry Russell
as Bald Doctor (uncredited)
- Billy Gilbert
Billy Gilbert
as Short Ambulance Attendant
Key crew
Directed by Mack Sennett, written by Craig Hutchinson, produced by Mack Sennett.
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Cruel, Cruel Love Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.2/10 from 62 ratings.
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Cruel, Cruel Love – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Cruel, Cruel Love?
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The main cast of Cruel, Cruel Love (1914) includes Charlie Chaplin, Edgar Kennedy, Minta Durfee, Eva Nelson and Glen Cavender. The film was directed by Mack Sennett. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Cruel, Cruel Love released?
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Cruel, Cruel Love was released on March 26, 1914 and runs for 9m.
Is Cruel, Cruel Love worth watching?
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Cruel, Cruel Love (1914) holds an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from 62 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.