Acting
Eric Campbell
Born April 25, 1879 · Dunoon, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK
Died December 20, 1917 · aged 38
No biography available.
Known For
Easy Street · 1917Easy Street
★ 7.11917
MovieComedyAction
A derelict, huddled under the steps of a missionary church, feels enlightened by the sermon of a passionate preacher and infatuated by the beauty of the congregation's pianist, in such a way that he tries to improve his life of poverty by becoming a policeman. His first assignment will be to patrol along Easy Street, the turf of a vicious bully and his criminal gang.
The Immigrant · 1917The Immigrant
★ 7.31917
MovieComedyRomance
A European immigrant endures a challenging voyage only to get into trouble as soon as he arrives in New York.
Charlie Chaplin, The Genius of Liberty · 2020Charlie Chaplin, The Genius of Liberty
★ 8.02020
MovieDocumentary
The whole world knows him. Burlesque comedy genius, popular actor, author, director, producer, composer, choreographer, Charlie Chaplin (1889-1977) used his talent to serve an ideal of justice and freedom. But his best scenario was his own destiny, a story written into the political and artistic history of the 20th century.
The Rink · 1916The Rink
★ 6.61916
MovieComedy
After amusements working in a restaurant, a waiter uses his lunch break to go roller skating.
Behind the Screen · 1916Behind the Screen
★ 6.51916
MovieComedyRomance
During the troubled shooting of several movies, David, the prop man's assistant, meets an aspiring actress who tries to find work in the studio. Things get messy when the stagehands decide to go on strike.
The Count · 1916The Count
★ 6.21916
MovieComedy
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…
The Fireman · 1916The Fireman
★ 6.31916
MovieComedy
Firefighter Charlie Chaplin is tricked into letting a house burn by an owner who wants to collect on the insurance.
The Adventurer · 1917The Adventurer
★ 6.91917
MovieComedyAdventure
The daring convict no. 23, known as The Eel, escapes from prison and, after mocking his inept persecutors, saves the lives of three people in peril: a beautiful girl, her mother and an annoying suitor, only to get exhausted and almost drowned. Once he regains his strength at Judge Brown's home, he participates on an upper-class social party where he competes with the suitor for the favors of the charming Miss Brown. But prison guards are still after him…
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The Fireman · 1916The Fireman
★ 6.31916
MovieComedy
Firefighter Charlie Chaplin is tricked into letting a house burn by an owner who wants to collect on the insurance.
Foreman of the Brigade
The Cure · 1917The Cure
★ 6.81917
MovieComedy
An alcoholic checks into a health spa and his antics promptly throw the establishment into chaos.
The Man with the Gout
The Chaplin Cavalcade · 1941The Chaplin Cavalcade
★ 8.21941
MovieComedy
Four Chaplin shorts from 1916: One A.M., The Rink, The Pawnshop, and The Floorwalker, presented with music and sound effects.
Various Roles (archive footage)
Chaplin Carnival · 1938Chaplin Carnival
1938
MovieComedyRomance
Four Chaplin shorts from 1916: Behind the Screen, The Count, The Fireman, and The Vagabond, presented with music and sound effects.
Various Roles (archive footage)





