A Night in the Show(1915)
A Night in the Show Synopsis
Two disruptive theater patrons, the wealthy drunk Mr. Pest (played by Charlie Chaplin) and the rowdy working-class Mr. Rowdy (also played by Chaplin), attend a live vaudeville theater production. Their constant antics, seat-hopping, and physical altercations quickly overshadow the acts on stage and plunge the entire theater into absolutely hilarious chaos.
A Night in the Show (1915) is a comedy film directed by Charlie Chaplin, released on November 20, 1915 with a runtime of 24m. It stars Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Charlotte Mineau and Dee Lampton. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 93 ratings.
- Director:
- Charlie Chaplin
- Writers:
- Charlie Chaplin
- Producers:
- Jess Robbins
- Cinematographer:
- Harry Ensign
- Production:
- The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company
- Status:
- Released
A Night in the Show Cast & Crew
Main cast
Charlie Chaplin
as Mr. Pest / Mr. Rowdy
Edna Purviance
as Lady in the Stalls with Beads
Charlotte Mineau
as Lady in the Stalls
Dee Lampton
as Fat Boy
Leo White
as Frenchman / Negro in Balcony
Wesley Ruggles
as Second Man in Balcony Front Row
John Rand
as Orchestra Conductor
James T. Kelley
as Trombone Player and Singer
- Paddy McGuire
Paddy McGuire
as Feather Duster / Clarinet Player
Lloyd Bacon
as Man in Balcony
Bud Jamison
as Man in Balcony
Key crew
Directed by Charlie Chaplin, written by Charlie Chaplin, produced by Jess Robbins.
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A Night in the Show Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 93 ratings.
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A Night in the Show – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Night in the Show online?
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A Night in the Show (1915) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in A Night in the Show?
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The main cast of A Night in the Show (1915) includes Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Charlotte Mineau, Dee Lampton 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 A Night in the Show released?
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A Night in the Show was released on November 20, 1915 and runs for 24m.
Is A Night in the Show worth watching?
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A Night in the Show (1915) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 93 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.