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The Count

After Window Card, The Count is a 1916 American silent short comedy film starring, written, and directed by Charlie Chaplin. The poster advertises the film, which was Chaplin's fifth for the Mutual Film Corporation. Film Details Release Date: September 4, 1916 Director: Charlie Chaplin Starring: Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, and Eric Campbell Synopsis The film follows Chaplin's character, a tailor's apprentice, who accidentally burns a count's trousers and is fired. His former employer then steals the count's invitation to a party and decides to impersonate him. Chaplin's character also crashes the party, and both of them compete for the affection of "Miss Moneybags," played by Edna Purviance. The real count eventually arrives, and the impostors are exposed, leading to a chase.