The Champion (1915) [Silent movie] |

30min. // Walking along with his bulldog, Charlie finds a “good luck” horseshoe just as he passes a training camp advertising for a boxing partner “who can take a beating.” After watching others lose, Charlie puts the horseshoe in his glove and wins. The trainer prepares Charlie to fight the world champion. A gambler wants Charlie to throw the fight. He and the trainer’s daughter fall in love.

Directed by: Charles Chaplin

Writing Credits: Charles Chaplin (screenplay)

Starring: Charles Chaplin (as The Challenger), Gilbert M. ‘Broncho Billy’ Anderson (as Enthusiastic Fan) and Billy Armstrong (as Sparring Partner)