Charlie Chaplin was probably the biggest film star of his generation and even screen legends like Buster Keaton, Harold Lloyd or Stan and Ollie could only dream of his success. "The Rink" is a 1916 23-minute movie directed by the master himself and of course he also plays the lead character. It's black-and-white and silent and considered one of the films made during Chaplin's peak years. He was still in his 20s when he made this and cast several people as co-actors with whom he regularly appeared in films such as the very memorable Edna Purviance and Eric Campbell. The action here takes place at a restaurant (kitchen), at the rink as the title suggests and finally at a party. If you remember a chaotic character like the ones Chaplin always portrays on roller-blades, you already know what you are about to watch. Or maybe not as I found the humor in here sub-par to be honest. All in all, not recommended.
Review of The Rink
