dec 21, 1914 - Essanay
Description:
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.
Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 21, 1914
Now
~ 111 years ago