The Bond (1918)
A propaganda film created by Charlie Chaplin at his own expense for the Liberty Load Committee to help sell U.S. Liberty Bonds during World War I. The story is a series of sketches humorously illustrating various bonds like the bond of friendship and of marriage and, most important, the Liberty Bond, to K.O. the Kaiser which Charlie does literally.
Director: Charlie Chaplin
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Charlie Chaplin as Charlie |
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Edna Purviance as Charlie's Wife |
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Syd Chaplin as The Kaiser |
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Henry Bergman as John Bull (British version) |
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Albert Austin as Friend |
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Joan Marsh as Cupid |
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Tom Wilson as Industry |
| Directing | Charlie Chaplin | Director |
| Writing | Charlie Chaplin | Writer |