A Film Johnnie (1914): cast, story & where to watch
1914 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1914, A Film Johnnie is a comedy film directed by George Nichols, running about 12 minutes.
What it’s about. The Tramp, a film Johnnie (someone who loiters near theaters or studios to meet stars or get a job), attempts to meet his favorite movie actress at the Keystone Studio, but does not win friends there.
Who’s in it. A Film Johnnie stars Charlie Chaplin as The Film Johnnie aka The Tramp (uncredited), Roscoe Arbuckle as Self (uncredited), Peggy Pearce as The Keystone Girl (uncredited) and Mabel Normand as Self (uncredited), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, A Film Johnnie 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 A Film Johnnie page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Film Johnnie tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Film Johnnie (1914)?
- In US, A Film Johnnie is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Film Johnnie worth watching?
- A Film Johnnie holds an audience score of 5.4 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 Film Johnnie?
- A Film Johnnie stars Charlie Chaplin, Roscoe Arbuckle, Peggy Pearce, Mabel Normand and Ford Sterling.
- When was A Film Johnnie released?
- A Film Johnnie was released in 1914, with a runtime of about 12 minutes.