The Champion (1915)
With Charlie Chaplin, Lloyd Bacon, Leo White, Ben Turpin, Broncho Billy Anderson, Carl Stockdale, Bud Jamison, Paddy McGuire
Directed by Charlie Chaplin
The Champion is a 1915 American 2-reel silent comedy short film released by Essanay Studios, starring Charlie Chaplin alongside Edna Purviance and Leo White. Essanay co-owner and star, Broncho Billy Anderson can be seen as an enthusiastic audience member in the boxing match scene.
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