Easy Street
Originally released in 1917. Easy Street is a comedy/action film. directed by Charlie Chaplin. At just 26 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, and Eric Campbell
Synopsis
A derelict, huddled under the steps of a missionary church, feels enlightened by the sermon of a passionate preacher and infatuated by the beauty of the congregation's pianist, in such a way that he tries to improve his life of poverty by becoming a policeman. His first assignment will be to patrol along Easy Street, the turf of a vicious bully and his criminal gang.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 22, 1917
109 years ago
Runtime
0h 26m
26 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (179 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Charlie Chaplin
as The Derelict
Edna Purviance
as The Mission Worker
Eric Campbell
as The Bully
Lloyd Bacon
as Junkie (uncredited)
Henry Bergman
as Kidnapper (uncredited)
Erich von Stroheim Jr.
as Baby (uncredited)
Charlotte Mineau
as Bully's Wife (uncredited)
Tom Wood
as Chief of Police (uncredited)
Janet Sully
as Mother (uncredited)
Frank J. Coleman
as Policeman (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Lone Star Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Easy Street about?
A derelict, huddled under the steps of a missionary church, feels enlightened by the sermon of a passionate preacher and infatuated by the beauty of the congregation's pianist, in such a way that h...
Who directed Easy Street?
Easy Street was directed by Charlie Chaplin.
How long is Easy Street?
Easy Street has a runtime of 0 hours and 26 minutes (26 minutes total).
When was Easy Street released?
Easy Street was released on January 22, 1917 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Easy Street?
The main cast of Easy Street includes Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Eric Campbell, Lloyd Bacon, Henry Bergman.
Is Easy Street worth watching?
Easy Street has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 179 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.