Title: The champion /
Authors: Chaplin, Charlie, 1889-1977,; Totheroh, Roland H., 1890-1967,; Bacon, Lloyd, 1890-1955,; Purviance, Edna, 1896-1958,; White, Leo, 1882-1948,; Janus Collection (Harvard Film Archive); Essanay Film Manufacturing Co.
Year: 1915
Subjects: Boxing Drama.; Boxers (Sports) United States; Athletes Training of; Boxing managers.; Boxing injuries.
Abstract: A starving Charlie and his faithful bulldog are passing by the training quarters of Spike Dugan, a bone crushing heavy weight prize fighter. Above the door of the gym, Charlie sees a sign announcing that Dugan's trainer is hiring sparring partners. Charlie picks up a horseshoe for good luck, and with hunger pains gnawing at his stomach, he is determined to last a few rounds in the ring. After seeing three assailants carried out of the ring on stretchers, he realizes that the best place for his horseshoe is inside his boxing gloves. After knocking out the champ, Charlie is quickly scheduled for another bout where he will now have to defend his title.