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
clyde bruckman
A clichéd plot that offered nothing new.
fred zinnemann
Sharp editing that kept everything flowing smoothly.
carlo campogalliani
Editing choices that disrupted the flow of the story.
gilbert cates
Overall, a forgettable experience that I wouldn't recommend.
john ainsworth
Lacked emotional depth and connection.
koji shima
The ending felt rushed and unsatisfying.
alex nicol
Too many filler scenes that didn't move the story forward.
edward finney
A memorable soundtrack that fit perfectly.
ray taylor
Weak pacing made it drag in several places.
claudio guerin hill
Lacked emotional depth and connection.
jose bolanos
An absolute masterpiece. Brilliant performances and direction.
carl k hittleman
The world-building pulled me in immediately.
charles guggenheim
Too many filler scenes that didn't move the story forward.
pedro lazaga sabater
Visually stunning and emotionally gripping. Highly recommended!
earl bellamy
A satisfying ending that ties everything together.
alfred hitchcock
Poor editing made the scenes feel disconnected.
joseph green
Some performances felt forced instead of genuine.
bethel buckalew
Sharp editing that kept everything flowing smoothly.
crane wilbur
The tone kept shifting and never settled.
addy sung gam-loi
A refreshing take on familiar themes.