
The Champion
The Champion
Release: 1915-03-11·Runtime: 31m·★ 6.5
Comedy
Walking along with his bulldog, Charlie finds a "good luck" horseshoe just as he passes a training camp advertising for a boxing partner "who can take a beating." After watching others lose, Charlie puts the horseshoe in his glove and wins. The trainer prepares Charlie to fight the world champion. A gambler wants Charlie to throw the fight. He and the trainer's daughter fall in love.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company
Cast
Edna Purvianceas Trainer's Daughter
Carl Stockdaleas Sparring Partner
Billy Armstrongas Sparring Partner
Bud Jamisonas Bob Uppercut, Champion
Gilbert M. Andersonas Enthusiastic Fan (uncredited)
Charlie Chaplinas Challenger
Lloyd Baconas Second Sparring Partner / Exerciser in Gym / Referee
Leo Whiteas Crooked gambler
Ben Turpinas Ringside vendor