Police
Directed by Charlie Chaplin
Produced by The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company
A lighthearted silent comedy short built on physical gags and slapstick, following a newly released convict through a series of comedic misadventures.
Charlie is released from prison and immediately swindled by a fake parson. A fellow ex-convict convinces Charlie to help burglarize a house.
Essence
Ensemble
Charlie Chaplin
Charlie, Convict 999
Edna Purviance
Daughter of the House
Wesley Ruggles
Jailbird and Thief
James T. Kelley
Drunk with Pockets Picked / Second Flophouse Customer
Leo White
Fruitseller / Flop House Manager / Policeman
John Rand
Policeman at House
Fred Goodwins
Honest Preacher / Policeman with Monocle
Billy Armstrong
Crooked Preacher / Second Cop
Harry 'Snub' Pollard
First Flophouse Customer
Bud Jamison
Third Flophouse Customer
Paddy McGuire
Fifth Flophouse Customer
George Cleethorpe
Policeman at Station with Moustache
Like Police
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Police
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Police, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Police, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Police, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
