The Cure(1917)
The Cure Synopsis
An alcoholic checks into a health spa and his antics promptly throw the establishment into chaos.
The Cure (1917) is a comedy film directed by Charlie Chaplin, released on April 16, 1917 with a runtime of 26m. It stars Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Eric Campbell and Henry Bergman. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 148 ratings.
- Director:
- Charlie Chaplin
- Writers:
- Charlie Chaplin, Charlie Chaplin, Vincent Bryan
- Producers:
- Charlie Chaplin, Henry P. Caulfield
- Cinematographer:
- Roland Totheroh
- Production:
- Lone Star Corporation
- Status:
- Released
The Cure Cast & Crew
Main cast
Charlie Chaplin
as The Inebriate
Edna Purviance
as The Girl
Eric Campbell
as The Man with the Gout
Henry Bergman
as Masseur
John Rand
as Sanitarium Attendant
James T. Kelley
as Sanitarium Attendant
Albert Austin
as Sanitarium Attendant
Frank J. Coleman
as Head of Sanitarium
- Leota Bryan
Leota Bryan
as Nurse (uncredited)
William Gillespie
as Patient (uncredited)
- Janet Sully
Janet Sully
as Woman (uncredited)
Loyal Underwood
as Patient (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Charlie Chaplin, written by Charlie Chaplin, Charlie Chaplin and Vincent Bryan, produced by Charlie Chaplin and Henry P. Caulfield.
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The Cure Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 148 ratings.
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The Cure – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Cure online?
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Who stars in The Cure?
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The main cast of The Cure (1917) includes Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Eric Campbell, Henry Bergman and John Rand. 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 Cure released?
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The Cure was released on April 16, 1917 and runs for 26m.
Is The Cure worth watching?
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The Cure (1917) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 148 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.