Gentlemen of Nerve

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Gentlemen of Nerve

1914

0h 15m

5.8(49 votes)

Comedy

Overview

Mabel and her beau go to an auto race and are joined by Charlie and his friend. As Charlie's friend is attempting to enter the raceway through a hole, the friend gets stuck and a policeman shows up.

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10 featured cast members

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Charlie Chaplin

Mr. Wow-Woe, Track Fanatic

Mabel Normand

Mabel

Chester Conklin

Ambrose, Mabel's friend

Mack Swain

Mr. Walrus

Phyllis Allen

Flirty Woman

Edgar Kennedy

Policeman

Alice Davenport

Patron at Outdoor Bar

Dan Albert

Man Selling Drinks / Spectator (uncredited)

Helen Carruthers

Spectator with Checkered Coat (uncredited)

Glen Cavender

Spectator at Entrance / Cop (uncredited)

Creative team

Directed by: Charlie Chaplin
Written by: Charlie Chaplin
Produced by: Mack Sennett

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