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By the Sea (1915): cast, story & where to watch

1915 · Film · ★ 5.6

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Released in 1915, By the Sea is a comedy film directed by Charlie Chaplin, running about 14 minutes.

What it’s about. It is windy at a bathing resort. After fighting with one of the two husbands, Charlie approaches Edna while the two husbands themselves fight over ice cream. Driven away by her husband, Charlie turns to the other's wife.

Who’s in it. By the Sea stars Charlie Chaplin as Stroller, Billy Armstrong as Man in Straw Hat, Margie Reiger as Man in Straw Hat's Wife and Bud Jamison as Man in Top Hat, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, By the Sea 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 By the Sea page.

If you liked it. Fans of By the Sea tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch By the Sea (1915)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for By the Sea change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is By the Sea worth watching?
By the Sea holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in By the Sea?
By the Sea stars Charlie Chaplin, Billy Armstrong, Margie Reiger, Bud Jamison and Edna Purviance.
When was By the Sea released?
By the Sea was released in 1915, with a runtime of about 14 minutes.