Movie
Police
191626m6.3 / 10
Charlie is released from prison and immediately swindled by a fake parson. A fellow ex-convict convinces Charlie to help burglarize a house.
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Checked Sep 3, 2026
Police opened in theaters May 27, 1916. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
Charlie is released from prison and immediately swindled by a fake parson. A fellow ex-convict convinces Charlie to help burglarize a house.
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Cast
Charlie ChaplinCharlie, Convict 999
Edna PurvianceDaughter of the House
Wesley RugglesJailbird and Thief
James T. KelleyDrunk with Pockets Picked / Second Flophouse Customer
Leo WhiteFruitseller / Flop House Manager / Policeman
John RandPoliceman at HouseFred GoodwinsHonest Preacher / Policeman with Monocle
Billy ArmstrongCrooked Preacher / Second CopCredits
- Directed by
- Charlie Chaplin
- Written by
- Charlie Chaplin
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
Production
- The Essanay Film Manufacturing CompanyUnited States
Themes
short filmsilent film