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A Film Johnnie
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A Film Johnnie

1914-03-02 · 12 min · ★ 5.5

Comedy

The Tramp, a film Johnnie (someone who loiters near theaters or studios to meet stars or get a job), attempts to meet his favorite movie actress at the Keystone Studio, but does not win friends there.

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Directors
George Nichols
Production companies
Keystone Film Company
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Charlie ChaplinCharlie ChaplinThe Film Johnnie aka The Tramp
Roscoe ArbuckleRoscoe ArbuckleSelf
Peggy PearcePeggy PearceThe Keystone Girl
Mabel NormandMabel NormandMabel
Ford SterlingFord SterlingSelf
Dan AlbertAudience Member (uncredited)
Hampton Del RuthHampton Del RuthLead Actor (uncredited)
Minta DurfeeMinta DurfeeSelf / Audience Member (uncredited)
Billy GilbertTheater Usher (uncredited)
William HauberAudience Member (uncredited)
Bert HunnAudience Member (uncredited)
George JeskeGeorge JeskeProp Boy in White Shirt (uncredited)
Edgar KennedyEdgar KennedyDirector (uncredited)
Sadie LampeAudience Member (uncredited)
Henry LehrmanHenry LehrmanSelf (uncredited)
Hank MannHank MannProp Boy in Overalls (uncredited)
Harry McCoyHarry McCoyFireman / Audience Member Next to Charlie (uncredited)
George NicholsGeorge NicholsOlder Actor on Screen (uncredited)
Frank OppermanFrank OppermanMustached Audience Member w/ Handlebar/Studio Guard (uncredited)
Walter WrightAudience Member (uncredited)

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