1916

0h 26m

6.3(111 votes)

Comedy

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Firefighter Charlie Chaplin is tricked into letting a house burn by an owner who wants to collect on the insurance.

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10 members

Acting

Charlie Chaplin

Fireman

Acting

Edna Purviance

Girl

Directing

Lloyd Bacon

Her Father

Acting

Eric Campbell

Foreman of the Brigade

Acting

Leo White

Owner of Burning House

Acting

Charlotte Mineau

Mother

Acting

Albert Austin

Fireman

Acting

Frank J. Coleman

Fireman

Acting

James T. Kelley

Fireman

Acting

John Rand

Fireman

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