| The Floorwalker | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Charles Chaplin Edward Brewer (technical director) |
| Produced by | Henry P. Caulfield |
| Written by | Charles Chaplin (scenario) Vincent Bryan (scenario) Maverick Terrell (scenario) |
| Starring | Charles Chaplin Eric Campbell Edna Purviance |
| Cinematography | William C. Foster Roland H. Totheroh |
| Editing by | Charles Chaplin |
| Distributed by | Mutual Film Corporation |
| Release date(s) | May 15, 1916 |
| Running time | 2 Reels (full length unknown) |
| Country |  United States |
| Language | Silent film English intertitles |
| IMDb profile | |
The Floorwalker was Charlie Chaplin's first Mutual Film Corporation film, made in 1916. It starred Chaplin as a customer in a department store who finds out the manager is stealing money from the store. It was noted for the first 'running staircase' used in films which is used for a series of slapstick that climaxes with a frantic chase down an upward escalator and finding they are remaining in the same position on the steps no matter how fast they move. Edna Purviance played a minor role as a secretary to the store manager, played by Eric Campbell.
Cast
- Charles Chaplin - Tramp
- Eric Campbell - Store manager
- Edna Purviance - Manager's secretary
- Lloyd Bacon - Assistant manager
- Albert Austin - Shop assistant
- Charlotte Mineau - Beautiful store detective
