Cruel, Cruel Love (1914): cast, story & where to watch
1914 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1914, Cruel, Cruel Love is a comedy film directed by Mack Sennett, running about 9 minutes.
What it’s about. This early Chaplin film has him playing a character quite different from the Tramp for which he would become famous. He is a rich, upper-class gentleman whose romance is endangered when his girlfriend oversees him being embraced by a maid. Chaplin's romantic interest in this film, Minta Durfee, was the wife of fellow Keystone actor, Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle.
Who’s in it. Cruel, Cruel Love stars Charlie Chaplin as Mr. Dovey, Edgar Kennedy as Butler, Minta Durfee as The Lady and Eva Nelson as Maid, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Cruel, Cruel Love has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cruel, Cruel Love page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cruel, Cruel Love tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cruel, Cruel Love (1914)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cruel, Cruel Love change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Cruel, Cruel Love worth watching?
- Cruel, Cruel Love 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 Cruel, Cruel Love?
- Cruel, Cruel Love stars Charlie Chaplin, Edgar Kennedy, Minta Durfee, Eva Nelson and Glen Cavender.
- When was Cruel, Cruel Love released?
- Cruel, Cruel Love was released in 1914, with a runtime of about 9 minutes.