8. Cruel, Cruel Love (1914)

Keystone 1914

Synopsis

Charlie - playing the well-dressed gent - is thwarted in love because of a mix up with a maid, and tries to end it all with poison. Fun is had at Charlie's expense by the butler who knows the 'poison' is only water. The medics are summoned, resulting in more mayhem. The lover, discovering the truth, rushes to Charlie's side and they are reunited.

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Director:

George Nichols

Scenario:

Craig Hutchinson

Cast:

Charles Chaplin (Mr Dovey)

Chester Conklin ( Butler)

Minta Durfee (Minta)

Edgar Kennedy ( Butler)

Billy Gilbert (Ambulance man)

William Hauber (Gardener)

Glen Cavender (Doctor)

Shooting days:

February 21-February 27

Negative sent from LA:

March 5

Received in New York:

March 10

Released:

March 26 1914

Length:

1025ft.

Keystone working title:

Poison

Other titles:

Lord Helpus