The Bond is a propaganda film created by Charlie Chaplin at his own expense for the Liberty Load Committee for theatrical release to help sell U.S. Liberty Bonds during World War I.

Made in 1918 with Edna Purviance, Albert Austin and Sydney Chaplin, the film has a distinctive visual motif set in a simple plain black set with starkly lit simple props and arrangements. The story is a series of sketches humorously illustrating various bonds like the bond of friendship and of marriage and, most important, the Liberty Bond, to K.O. the Kaiser which Charlie does literally.

There was also a British version with Uncle Sam replaced by John Bull and promotes War Bonds.

Thomas leads a vibrant university student life, bright prospects and a beautiful girlfriend. However all this is about to change when an old friend from the past contacts him. While on the surface his friend James appears to have no motive, Thomas soon begins to unravel James' past and while doing so unravels bad memories and new terrifying consequences. A plot of lies, loyalty and love climaxing the question how far does friendship really go? Written by Anonymous

Half-reel made for the Liberty Loan Committee and distributed free throughout the country. The actors show that bonds of friendship, love and marriage are inspiring but the most important bonds of all are Liberty Bonds, the blockbuster which will knock out the Kaiser. Written by Ed Stephan