The Count is Charlie Chaplin's fifth film for Mutual Film Corporation in 1916. Released on September 4, it co-starred Eric Campbell and Edna Purviance.
Synopsis:
The tailor's handyman (played by Chaplin) burns a count's trousers while ironing them and is fired. His superior (Campbell) discovers a note explaining the count can't attend a party, and dresses up like one to take his place.
Chaplin also goes to the residence hosting the party, but runs into the tailor. They both then struggle to win the fair maiden, Miss Moneybags (Purviance). Soon, Charlie is distracted by a gypsy girl and the tailor must fend off other suitors. The real Count finally arrives, learns of the imposters and calls the police. Chaplin makes a mad dash through the party and scampers away to safety.
Cast:
Charles Chaplin - Tailor's apprentice
Edna Purviance - Miss Moneybags
Eric Campbell - Tailor
Leo White - Count Broko
More Infomation:
Directed by: Charles Chaplin, Edward Brewer (technical director)
Produced by: Henry P. Caulfield
Written by: Charles Chaplin (scenario), Vincent Bryan (scenario), Maverick Terrell (scenario)
Starring: Charles Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Eric Campbell
Cinematography: Roland Totheroh, George C. Zalibra
Edited by: Charles Chaplin
Distributed by: Mutual Film Corporation
Release date: September 4, 1916
Country: United States