Cruel, Cruel Love (1914)
Description:
This early Chaplin film has him playing a character quite different from the Tramp for which he would become famous. He is a rich, upper-class gentleman whose romance is endangered when his girlfriend oversees him being embraced by a maid. Chaplin's romantic interest in this film, Minta Durfee, was the wife of fellow Keystone actor, Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle.
Director: Mack Sennett
Producer: mack sennett
Content Rating:
User Reviews: Mixed (base on 364 reviews)
Published Date: 2026-04-01 14:27:31
Genre:
Comedy
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User Reviews
christy cabanne
The world-building pulled me in immediately.
bruce mitchell
Some performances felt forced instead of genuine.
kenneth hartford
The plot was predictable and uninspired.
alan gibson
The ending felt rushed and unsatisfying.
r john hugh
Inconsistent tone that made it hard to follow.
w lee wilder
Beautiful cinematography that really elevates the experience.
robert pirosh
A refreshing take on familiar themes.
alberto de martino
Missed opportunities for deeper themes.
alan james
Editing choices that disrupted the flow of the story.
albert parker
Poor editing made the scenes feel disconnected.
james whale
Uninspired direction and forgettable characters.
kuen yeung
An absolute masterpiece. Brilliant performances and direction.
albert s rogell
One of the better films I've watched in a while.
david macdonald
A satisfying ending that ties everything together.
ben f wilson
Emotional moments didn't land the way they were meant to.
ivan hall
Surprisingly impactful and heartfelt.
leslie pearce
The story felt flat and lacked momentum.
spencer gordon bennet
I found it difficult to stay invested.
irving pichel
One of the better films I've watched in a while.
benjamin christensen
A satisfying ending that ties everything together.