This gem is presented by Silent Hall of Fame. Please visit https://silent-hall-of-fame.org/ to support our non-profit mission and the legacy of silent movie stars by making a tax deductible contribution. FEEL FREE TO FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @SilentFilmGems "The Bank" is one of Charlie Chaplin's Essanay short comedies featuring Edna Purviance, a star of Silent Hall of Fame. Directed by Charlie Chaplin Produced by Essanay Film Manufacturing Company Scenario by Charlie Chaplin Starring Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Billy Armstrong, Carl Stockdale, Charles Insley Cinematography Harry Ensign Distributed by General Film Company Release date August, 1915 Running time 25 min. Country United States Language Silent film, English intertitles Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976: "Allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."