The Professor (1919): cast, story & where to watch
1919 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1919, The Professor is a comedy film directed by Charlie Chaplin, running about 7 minutes.
What it’s about. Professor Bosco, a poor flea trainer, rents a bed in a flophouse. Before going to bed, he rallies his troops and once he has made sure his beloved fleas are settled for the night, the professor prepares to sleep the sleep of the just man. Unfortunately he accidentally knocks the box off his bed and the fleas have the time of their lives pestering Bosco's neighbors. To get the escapees back in their box again, the trainer resorts to... his whip! All is back to normal one more time. But not for long, as a stray dog enters the flophouse and very unwisely opens the box, thus creating new havoc.
Who’s in it. The Professor stars Charlie Chaplin as Professor Bosco, Albert Austin as Man in flophouse, Henry Bergman as Bearded man in flophouse and Loyal Underwood as Flophouse Proprietor (uncredited), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Professor 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 The Professor page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Professor tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Professor (1919)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Professor change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Professor worth watching?
- The Professor holds an audience score of 5.5 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 Professor?
- The Professor stars Charlie Chaplin, Albert Austin, Henry Bergman, Loyal Underwood and Tom Wilson.
- When was The Professor released?
- The Professor was released in 1919, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.