The Rink

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  • TV-G
  • 1916
  • 25 min
  • 7.0  (4,191)

The Rink is a silent comedy film of 1916, directed and produced by Charlie Chaplin. The screenplay of the movie was also written by Chaplin. The film features Chaplin in the lead role, alongside Edna Purviance and James T. Kelley. The movie is regarded as one of the funniest comedies by Charlie Chaplin, filled with laugh-out-loud moments.

The story begins when Charlie Chaplin, playing his iconic character of the Tramp, visits a roller-skating rink. The Tramp is an amusing character to watch as he is not very skilled at roller-skating but is determined to make the most of his time at the rink. However, he soon finds himself causing chaos on the rink, as he clumsily skates around bumping into people and knocking them over. He even manages to trip up a waiter carrying a tray of dishes.

While skating around, he spots Edna Purviance, who is working as a waitress in the rink. He immediately falls in love with her and tries to impress her by performing various tricks on his roller-skates. But, things quickly spiral out of control, and he ends up creating even more chaos.

Meanwhile, a man named James T. Kelley, who plays a well-dressed, wealthy gentleman who has come to the roller rink with his girlfriend, sees the Tramp's antics and decides to intervene. He tries to stop the Tramp from causing further chaos by informing the rink's management about the troublemaker. However, the Tramp quickly realizes what is happening and uses his wit and charm to outsmart James T. Kelley.

As the movie progresses, we get to see the hilarious antics of the Tramp as he continues trying to impress Edna Purviance while also avoiding James T. Kelley's attempts to stop him. The Tramp's charming personality and his great roller-skating skills make for some amusing moments in the film.

The Rink is a well-crafted movie that showcases Chaplin's incredible comedic talent, and it is filled with some of his most classic gags, including his famous "wobbly walk." The movie is also notable for its clever use of camera angles and visual storytelling, which helped make it an influential movie in the early days of cinema.

In addition, the movie's score, which features a lively piano arrangement, adds a lot of excitement to the film's numerous action sequences. The music helps to accentuate the humor and excitement of the movie, and it helps to make the experience all the more enjoyable.

Overall, The Rink is an excellent silent comedy film from the early days of cinema, and it remains a beloved classic to this day. With its blend of slapstick humor, charming characters, and exciting action, it is a must-watch for fans of the genre and Chaplin fanatics alike. If you are looking for a fun and entertaining comedy that will keep you laughing from beginning to end, then The Rink is the perfect movie for you.

The Rink is a 1916 comedy with a runtime of 25 minutes. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 7.0.

The Rink
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The Rink is available to watch free on Kanopy. It's also available to stream, download on demand at Amazon Prime and Sling. Some platforms allow you to rent The Rink for a limited time or purchase the movie and download it to your device.
  • Release Date
    1916
  • MPAA Rating
    TV-G
  • Runtime
    25 min
  • IMDB Rating
    7.0  (4,191)