The Fireman
Seen it?1916 | 26 min | Comedy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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. If you loved Modern Times, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 26 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1916: an older pace and style.
Firefighter Charlie Chaplin is tricked into letting a house burn by an owner who wants to collect on the insurance.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$10K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 3K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Charlie Chaplin
- Charlie ChaplinFireman
- Edna PurvianceGirl
- Lloyd BaconHer Father
- Eric CampbellForeman of the Brigade
- Leo WhiteOwner of Burning House
- Charlotte MineauMother
- Albert AustinFireman
- Frank J. ColemanFireman
- James T. KelleyFireman
- John RandFireman