character." The film was briefly discussed in Motion Picture Magazine, where it was described as "Almost a comedy-drama, in which heart interest mixes well with broad farce. Edna Purviance, as the 'stolen child,' is an excellent support." Cast Charles Chaplin as Saloon Violinist Edna Purviance as Gypsy Drudge Eric Campbell as Gypsy Chieftain Leo White as Old Jew/Gypsy Woman Lloyd Bacon as Artist and Gypsy Charlotte Mineau as Girl's Mother Albert Austin as Trombonist John Rand as Trumpeter, Band Leader James T. Kelley as Gypsy and Musician Frank J. Coleman as Gypsy and Musician Phyllis Allen (uncredited) Henry Bergman (uncredited) Fred Goodwins Percussionist / Gypsy (uncredited) Sound version In 1932, Amedee Van Beuren of Van Beuren Studios, purchased Chaplin's Mutual comedies for $10,000 each, added music by Gene Rodemich and Winston Sharples and sound effects, and re-released them through RKO Radio Pictures. Chaplin had no legal recourse to stop the RKO release. See also The Circus (1928) Charlie Chaplin filmography References External links (incomplete!) 1916 comedy films 1916 short films 1916 films American black-and-white films Silent American comedy films American silent short films Articles containing video clips American comedy short films Mutual Film films Short films directed by Charlie Chaplin Films about Romani people 1910s American films