The Count (1916): cast, story & where to watch
1916 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1916, The Count is a comedy film directed by Charlie Chaplin, running about 24 minutes.
What it’s about. A tailor's apprentice burns Count Broko's clothes while ironing them and the tailor fires him. Later, the tailor discovers a note explaining that the count cannot attend a dance party, so he dresses as such to take his place; but the apprentice has also gone to the mansion where the party is celebrated and bumps into the tailor in disguise…
Who’s in it. The Count stars Charlie Chaplin as Tailor's Apprentice, Edna Purviance as Miss Moneybags, Eric Campbell as The Tailor and Leo White as Count Broko, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Count has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on ShortsTV Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Count page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Count tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Count (1916)?
- In US, The Count is available to stream on ShortsTV Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Count worth watching?
- The Count holds an audience score of 6.2 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 Count?
- The Count stars Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Eric Campbell, Leo White and Henry Bergman.
- When was The Count released?
- The Count was released in 1916, with a runtime of about 24 minutes.