The Bond (1918)
A propaganda film created by Charlie Chaplin at his own expense for the Liberty Load Committee to help sell U.S. Liberty Bonds during World War I. The story is a series of sketches humorously illustrating various bonds like the bond of friendship and of marriage and, most important, the Liberty Bond, to K.O. the Kaiser which Charlie does literally.
Director: Charlie Chaplin
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 9 min
Release Date: September 29, 1918
Cast
- Charlie Chaplin - Charlie
- Edna Purviance - Charlie's Wife
- Syd Chaplin - The Kaiser
- Henry Bergman - John Bull (British version)
- Albert Austin - Friend
- Joan Marsh - Cupid
- Tom Wilson - Industry
Screenplay
Production: Liberty Loan Committee, Charles Chaplin Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
black and white, silent film, short film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Bond about?
- A propaganda film created by Charlie Chaplin at his own expense for the Liberty Load Committee to help sell U.S. Liberty Bonds during World War I. The story is a series of sketches humorously illustrating various bonds like the bond of friendship and of marriage and, most important, the Liberty Bond, to K.O. the Kaiser which Charlie does literally.
- Who directed The Bond?
- The Bond was directed by Charlie Chaplin.
- Who stars in The Bond?
- The Bond stars Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Syd Chaplin, Henry Bergman, Albert Austin, Joan Marsh.
- How long is The Bond?
- The Bond has a runtime of 9m (9 minutes).
- What genre is The Bond?
- The Bond is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Bond produced?
- The Bond was produced in United States of America.