Cruel, Cruel Love (1914)

User Reviews Mixed (base on 364 reviews)
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.
Genres Comedy
Director Mack Sennett
Producer mack sennett
Published Date 2026-04-01 14:27:31
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Actors


Charlie Chaplin
Edgar Kennedy
Minta Durfee
Eva Nelson
Glen Cavender

Overall Reviews: Mixed (base on 364 reviews)

Most recent reviews

vernon stallings Recent review

A promising premise, but the execution fell short.

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laszlo benedek Recent review

A thrilling ride from start to finish. Couldn't take my eyes off the screen.

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gianfranco baldanello Recent review

Inconsistent tone that made it hard to follow.

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edward d wood jr Recent review

A strong, engaging story from start to finish.

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michael curtiz Recent review

An unsatisfying conclusion that left many questions unanswered.

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bj davis Recent review

Well-paced and consistently entertaining.

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koji shima Recent review

The ending felt rushed and unsatisfying.

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joseph mazzuca Recent review

Poor editing made the scenes feel disconnected.

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peter bogdanovich Recent review

Lack of chemistry between the main actors.

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garson kanin Recent review

The soundtrack was forgettable and didn't add to the mood.

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paolo heusch Recent review

A clichéd plot that offered nothing new.

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fabrizio de angelis Recent review

A refreshing take on familiar themes.

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tim whelan Recent review

Beautiful cinematography that really elevates the experience.

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kan ping yu Recent review

Beautiful cinematography that really elevates the experience.

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joseph h lewis Recent review

A satisfying ending that ties everything together.

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fielder cook Recent review

An absolute masterpiece. Brilliant performances and direction.

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michael reeves Recent review

Too many filler scenes that didn't move the story forward.

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john rawlins Recent review

Beautiful cinematography that really elevates the experience.

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jules white Recent review

A thrilling ride from start to finish. Couldn't take my eyes off the screen.

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busby berkeley Recent review

The pacing was off, making it hard to stay engaged.

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