dec 21, 1914 - Essanay

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Tillie's Punctured Romance was released on this date. Charlie had a supporting role in it.

Charlie ended up leaving Keystone over contract negotiations. He wanted $1000/week but the studio said no.

Essanay Film Manufacturing Company offered Charlie $1250/week plus a $10,000 signing bonus. He began recruiting actors that he would work with in later films.

He also recruited Edna Purviance as a leading lady. They would have a romantic relationship until 1917.

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