“A Night in the Show” (1915) written, directed & starring Charlie Chaplin / Z-View

A Night in the Show (1915)

Director: Charlie Chaplin

Screenplay:  Charlie Chaplin

Stars:  Charlie Chaplin, Charlotte Mineau, Dee Lampton, Edna Purviance, Leo White and

Tagline: Uproariously Funny Charley Chaplin As a Dude and a Bum A Double Portion of Comedy

The Plot…

A Night in the Show follows two theater-goers: Mr. Pest and Mr. Rowdy (both played by Charlie Chaplin).  Mr. Pest is well-dressed man who has a great seat right up front.  Pest is rudely oblivious to all around him.  Mr. Rowdy watches from a cheap balcony seat.  Rowdy has had too much too drink and disrupts in his own way.

Thoughts (beware of spoilers)…

Chaplin adapted A Night in the Show from one of his stage plays.

Bud Jamison who appeared in nearly 40 Three Stooges shorts appears uncredited in the balcony.

A Night in the Show (1915) rates 3 of 5 stars.