Cruel, Cruel Love
1914, English. Directed by Mack Sennett & George Nichols.
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.
- Runtime
- 0h 9m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Mack SennettDirector
- George NicholsDirector
- Charlie ChaplinMr. Dovey
- Edgar KennedyButler
- Minta DurfeeThe Lady
- Eva NelsonMaid
- Glen CavenderBearded Doctor (uncredited)
- William HauberGardener (uncredited)
- Bert HunnTall Ambulance Attendant (uncredited)
- Harry RussellBald Doctor (uncredited)
- Billy GilbertShort Ambulance Attendant
Details
- Released
- 26 March 1914
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Craig Hutchinson
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Cruel, Cruel Love: quick answers
Is Cruel, Cruel Love worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.2/10 from 63 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Cruel, Cruel Love?
Cruel, Cruel Love runs 9 minutes (0h 9m).
Does Cruel, Cruel Love have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Cruel, Cruel Love. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Cruel, Cruel Love parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Cruel, Cruel Love is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Cruel, Cruel Love on?
Cruel, Cruel Love isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Cruel, Cruel Love?
If you liked Cruel, Cruel Love, try The Chaplin Revue, Shanghaied, A Night in the Show.
Who directed Cruel, Cruel Love?
Cruel, Cruel Love (1914) was directed by Mack Sennett and George Nichols and stars Charlie Chaplin, Edgar Kennedy, Minta Durfee.