The Face on the Barroom Floor (1914): cast, story & where to watch
1914 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1914, The Face on the Barroom Floor is a comedy film directed by Charlie Chaplin, running about 12 minutes.
What it’s about. A painter turned tramp (Chaplin), devastated by losing the woman he was courting as a wealthy man, finds himself drunk and getting drunker by the minute with some sailors at a bar until he's literally falling down. He keeps futilely trying to draw the woman's picture on the floor with a piece of chalk until he finally passes out cold (or perhaps dies, as in the poem) at the end of the film.
Who’s in it. The Face on the Barroom Floor stars Charlie Chaplin as Artist, Cecile Arnold as Madeleine, Jess Dandy as Lover who stole Madeleine and Vivian Edwards as Model, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, The Face on the Barroom Floor has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Face on the Barroom Floor page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Face on the Barroom Floor tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Face on the Barroom Floor (1914)?
- In US, The Face on the Barroom Floor is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Face on the Barroom Floor worth watching?
- The Face on the Barroom Floor holds an audience score of 5.1 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 Face on the Barroom Floor?
- The Face on the Barroom Floor stars Charlie Chaplin, Cecile Arnold, Jess Dandy, Vivian Edwards and Chester Conklin.
- When was The Face on the Barroom Floor released?
- The Face on the Barroom Floor was released in 1914, with a runtime of about 12 minutes.