The Champion(1915)
The Champion Synopsis
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.
The Champion (1915) is a comedy film directed by Charlie Chaplin, released on March 11, 1915 with a runtime of 31m. It stars Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Ernest Van Pelt and Lloyd Bacon. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 116 ratings.
- Director:
- Charlie Chaplin
- Writers:
- Charlie Chaplin
- Producers:
- Jess Robbins
- Cinematographer:
- Harry Ensign
- Production:
- The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company
- Status:
- Released
The Champion Cast & Crew
Main cast
Charlie Chaplin
as Challenger
Edna Purviance
as Trainer's Daughter
- Ernest Van Pelt
Ernest Van Pelt
as Spike Dugan
Lloyd Bacon
as Second Sparring Partner / Exerciser in Gym / Referee
Leo White
as Crooked gambler
Carl Stockdale
as Sparring Partner
Billy Armstrong
as Sparring Partner
- Paddy McGuire
Paddy McGuire
as Sparring Partner
Bud Jamison
as Bob Uppercut, Champion
Ben Turpin
as Ringside vendor
- Fred Windemere
Fred Windemere
as Cop
- Henry Youngman
Henry Youngman
as Bit Role
Key crew
Directed by Charlie Chaplin, written by Charlie Chaplin, produced by Jess Robbins.
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The Champion Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 116 ratings.
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The Champion – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Champion online?
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The Champion (1915) is available to stream on Telecine Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Champion?
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The main cast of The Champion (1915) includes Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Ernest Van Pelt, Lloyd Bacon and Leo White. 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 Champion released?
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The Champion was released on March 11, 1915 and runs for 31m.
Is The Champion worth watching?
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The Champion (1915) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 116 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.