A Night in the Show (1915): cast, story & where to watch
1915 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1915, A Night in the Show is a comedy film directed by Charlie Chaplin, running about 24 minutes.
What it’s about. Mr. Pest tries several theatre seats before winding up in front in a fight with the conductor. He is thrown out. In the lobby he pushes a fat lady into a fountain and returns to sit down by Edna. Mr. Rowdy, in the gallery, pours beer down on Mr. Pest and Edna. He attacks patrons, a harem dancer, the singers Dot and Dash, and a fire-eater.
Who’s in it. A Night in the Show stars Charlie Chaplin as Mr. Pest and Mr. Rowdy, Edna Purviance as Lady in the Stalls with Beads, Charlotte Mineau as Lady in the Stalls and Dee Lampton as Fat Boy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, A Night in the Show has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Night in the Show page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Night in the Show tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Night in the Show (1915)?
- In US, A Night in the Show is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Night in the Show worth watching?
- A Night in the Show holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Night in the Show?
- A Night in the Show stars Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Charlotte Mineau, Dee Lampton and Leo White.
- When was A Night in the Show released?
- A Night in the Show was released in 1915, with a runtime of about 24 minutes.