Chase Me Charlie (1918): cast, story & where to watch
1918 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1918, Chase Me Charlie is a comedy film directed by Charlie Chaplin, running about 46 minutes. “It's a Riot! It's the Original!...It Flickers!...It Jumps!...It's Silly” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Chase Me Charlie was an anthology consisting of excerpts from several of Chaplin's short films made for the Essanay Company, including The Tramp, Shanghaied, In the Park and The Bank. The 1918 film-- fourteen years later-- was re released, this time with music and narration. The score was written by Elias Breeskin and the narration was spoken by Teddy Bergman who later changed his name to Alan Reed
Who’s in it. Chase Me Charlie stars Charlie Chaplin as Charlie, Edna Purviance as Edna Sugar-Plum, Leo White as Duke De Durti-Dog and Ben Turpin as Ben.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Chase Me Charlie 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 Chase Me Charlie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Chase Me Charlie tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Chase Me Charlie (1918)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Chase Me Charlie change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Chase Me Charlie worth watching?
- Chase Me Charlie holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Chase Me Charlie?
- Chase Me Charlie stars Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Leo White and Ben Turpin.
- When was Chase Me Charlie released?
- Chase Me Charlie was released in 1918, with a runtime of about 46 minutes.