Tillie's Punctured Romance
Seen it?1914 | 82 min | Comedy
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (90% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 22 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1914: an older pace and style.
A womanizing city man meets Tillie in the country. When he sees that her father has a very large bankroll for his workers, he persuades her to elope with him.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
90% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$1 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 9K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Mack Sennett
- Marie DresslerTillie Banks
- Charlie ChaplinThe City Guy
- Mabel NormandMabel
- Charles BennettUncle Donald Banks
- Mack SwainTillie's Father
- Chester ConklinMr. Whoozis (uncredited)
- Charley ChaseStaring Man in Theater (uncredited)
- Edgar KennedyRestaurant Owner / Banks' Butler (uncredited)
- Minta DurfeeMaid (uncredited)
- Alice DavenportGuest at Party (uncredited)