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His Trysting Places (1914): cast, story & where to watch

1914 · Film · ★ 5.9

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Released in 1914, His Trysting Places is a comedy film directed by Charlie Chaplin, running about 21 minutes.

What it’s about. Charlie and his friend Ambrose meet in a restaurant and accidentally leave with each other's coats. Charlie was going to pick up a baby bottle and Ambrose was going to mail a love letter that was in his coat pocket. Charlie's wife finds the letter and thinks he has a secret lover and Ambrose's wife believes he has an illegitimate child. Controversy arises in the park between Charlie and his wife and Ambrose and his wife. It is resolved at the end, but Charlie sparks another fight between the other couple by showing his friend's wife the love letter that was in his pocket.

Who’s in it. His Trysting Places stars Charlie Chaplin as Clarence, the Husband, Mabel Normand as Mabel, The Wife, Mack Swain as Ambrose and Phyllis Allen as Ambrose's Wife, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, His Trysting Places has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch His Trysting Places page.

If you liked it. Fans of His Trysting Places tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch His Trysting Places (1914)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for His Trysting Places change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is His Trysting Places worth watching?
His Trysting Places holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in His Trysting Places?
His Trysting Places stars Charlie Chaplin, Mabel Normand, Mack Swain, Phyllis Allen and Helen Carruthers.
When was His Trysting Places released?
His Trysting Places was released in 1914, with a runtime of about 21 minutes.