The Pawnshop (1916): cast, story & where to watch
1916 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1916, The Pawnshop is a comedy film directed by Charlie Chaplin, running about 26 minutes.
What it’s about. A pawnbroker's assistant deals with his grumpy boss, his annoying co-worker and some eccentric customers as he flirts with the pawnbroker's daughter, until a perfidious crook with bad intentions arrives at the pawnshop.
Who’s in it. The Pawnshop stars Charlie Chaplin as Pawnbroker's Assistant, Henry Bergman as The Pawnbroker, Edna Purviance as Pawnbroker's Daughter and John Rand as The Other Assistant, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Pawnshop has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on True Story. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Pawnshop page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Pawnshop tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Pawnshop (1916)?
- In US, The Pawnshop is available to stream on True Story. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Pawnshop worth watching?
- The Pawnshop holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Pawnshop?
- The Pawnshop stars Charlie Chaplin, Henry Bergman, Edna Purviance, John Rand and Eric Campbell.
- When was The Pawnshop released?
- The Pawnshop was released in 1916, with a runtime of about 26 minutes.