The Chaplin Revue (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1959, The Chaplin Revue is a comedy film directed by Charlie Chaplin, running about 119 minutes.
What it’s about. Three Chaplin silent comedies "A Dog's Life", "Shoulder Arms", and "The Pilgrim" are strung together to form a single feature length film. Chaplin provides new music, narration, and a small amount of new connecting material. "Shoulder Arms" is now described as taking place in a time before "the atom bomb".
Who’s in it. The Chaplin Revue stars Charlie Chaplin as Narrator / Various, Albert Austin as Various (archive Footage), Henry Bergman as Various (archive footage) and Syd Chaplin as Various (archive footage), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Chaplin Revue has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Chaplin Revue page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Chaplin Revue tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Chaplin Revue (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Chaplin Revue change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Chaplin Revue worth watching?
- The Chaplin Revue holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Chaplin Revue?
- The Chaplin Revue stars Charlie Chaplin, Albert Austin, Henry Bergman, Syd Chaplin and Edna Purviance.