Police(1916)
Police Synopsis
Charlie is released from prison and immediately swindled by a fake parson. A fellow ex-convict convinces Charlie to help burglarize a house.
Police (1916) is a comedy film directed by Charlie Chaplin, released on May 27, 1916 with a runtime of 26m. It stars Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Wesley Ruggles and James T. Kelley. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 84 ratings.
- Director:
- Charlie Chaplin
- Writers:
- Charlie Chaplin
- Producers:
- Jess Robbins
- Cinematographer:
- Harry Ensign
- Production:
- The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company
- Status:
- Released
Police (1916) Trailer
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Police Cast & Crew
Main cast
Charlie Chaplin
as Charlie, Convict 999
Edna Purviance
as Daughter of the House
Wesley Ruggles
as Jailbird and Thief
James T. Kelley
as Drunk with Pockets Picked / Second Flophouse Customer
Leo White
as Fruitseller / Flop House Manager / Policeman
John Rand
as Policeman at House
- Fred Goodwins
Fred Goodwins
as Honest Preacher / Policeman with Monocle
Billy Armstrong
as Crooked Preacher / Second Cop
Harry 'Snub' Pollard
as First Flophouse Customer
Bud Jamison
as Third Flophouse Customer
- Paddy McGuire
Paddy McGuire
as Fifth Flophouse Customer
- George Cleethorpe
George Cleethorpe
as Policeman at Station with Moustache
Key crew
Directed by Charlie Chaplin, written by Charlie Chaplin, produced by Jess Robbins.
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Police Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 84 ratings.
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Police – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Police online?
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Police (1916) does not have a confirmed streaming, rental or digital purchase option listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
Who stars in Police?
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The main cast of Police (1916) includes Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Wesley Ruggles, James T. Kelley 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 Police released?
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Police was released on May 27, 1916 and runs for 26m.
Is Police worth watching?
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Police (1916) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 84 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 Police?
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Yes. The official Police trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.