---
title: "Twenty Minutes of Love"
year: 1914
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/twenty-minutes-of-love-1914"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 53375
imdb_id: "tt0004736"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 11
community_rating: 5.7
vote_count: 69
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Twenty Minutes of Love (1914) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/twenty-minutes-of-love-1914

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Twenty Minutes of Love.
Year: 1914.
Format: American silent short comedy film.
Studio: Keystone Studios.
Director: Widely reported as Charlie Chaplin's directorial debut; some sources name Joseph Maddern as the director, but generally credit Chaplin as the creative force.
Release Date: 04/20/1914 (US).
Runtime: 11m.
Genre: Comedy.
Plot: Charlie is hanging around in the park, finding problems with a jealous suitor, a man who thinks that Charlie has robbed him a watch, a policeman and even a little boy, all because our friend can't stop snooping.
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## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Public Domain Movies | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Charlie Chaplin, Joseph Maddern
- **Networks / Studios**: Keystone Film Company

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Charlie Chaplin** as *Pickpocket*
- **Minta Durfee** as *Edgar's Girl*
- **Edgar Kennedy** as *Lover*
- **Gordon Griffith** as *Boy*
- **Chester Conklin** as *Pickpocket*
- **Josef Swickard** as *Victim*
- **Hank Mann** as *Sleeper*
- **Eva Nelson** as *Pickpocket's Girl*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Twenty Minutes of Love online?
Twenty Minutes of Love is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Public Domain Movies, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Twenty Minutes of Love worth watching?
Twenty Minutes of Love holds a community rating of 5.7/10 based on 69 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Twenty Minutes of Love and when was it released?
Twenty Minutes of Love is a feature film with a runtime of 11 minutes. It was released in 1914. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Twenty Minutes of Love?
Twenty Minutes of Love was directed by Charlie Chaplin, Joseph Maddern.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Twenty Minutes of Love — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/53375)
- [Twenty Minutes of Love - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twenty_Minutes_of_Love)
- [Twenty Minutes of Love (Short 1914) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0004736/fullcredits/)
- [Twenty Minutes of Love (1914) — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/53375-twenty-minutes-of-love)
- [Full cast of Twenty Minutes of Love (Movie, 1914 ...](https://www.moviemeter.com/movies/comedy/twenty-minutes-of-love/cast)
- [Twenty Minutes of Love (1914) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/twenty-minutes-of-love/credits)

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