The Adventurer
Originally released in 1917. The Adventurer is a comedy/adventure film. directed by Charlie Chaplin. At just 26 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, and Eric Campbell
Synopsis
The daring convict no. 23, known as The Eel, escapes from prison and, after mocking his inept persecutors, saves the lives of three people in peril: a beautiful girl, her mother and an annoying suitor, only to get exhausted and almost drowned. Once he regains his strength at Judge Brown's home, he participates on an upper-class social party where he competes with the suitor for the favors of the charming Miss Brown. But prison guards are still after him…
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 22, 1917
108 years ago
Runtime
0h 26m
26 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (146 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Charlie Chaplin
as The Eel / Commodore Slick
Edna Purviance
as Miss Brown - The Girl
Eric Campbell
as The Suitor
Henry Bergman
as Judge Brown - The Father / Docker
Albert Austin
as The Butler
Marta Golden
as Mrs. Brown - The Mother
Toraichi Kono
as Chauffeur (uncredited)
Phyllis Allen
as Governess (uncredited)
John Rand
as Party Guest (uncredited)
Loyal Underwood
as Party Guest (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Lone Star Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Adventurer about?
The daring convict no. 23, known as The Eel, escapes from prison and, after mocking his inept persecutors, saves the lives of three people in peril: a beautiful girl, her mother and an annoying sui...
Who directed The Adventurer?
The Adventurer was directed by Charlie Chaplin.
How long is The Adventurer?
The Adventurer has a runtime of 0 hours and 26 minutes (26 minutes total).
When was The Adventurer released?
The Adventurer was released on October 22, 1917 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Adventurer?
The main cast of The Adventurer includes Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Eric Campbell, Henry Bergman, Albert Austin.
Is The Adventurer worth watching?
The Adventurer has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 146 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.