Easy Street (1917)
Overview
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.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 7.291 |
Directed By
Charlie Chaplin
Crew
Charlie Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin
Roland Totheroh
William C. Forster
Charlie Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin
Henry P. Caulfield
Maverick Terrell
Vincent Bryan
George Cleethorpe
TOP CAST
Charlie Chaplin
The Derelict
Edna Purviance
The Mission Worker
Eric Campbell
The Bully
Lloyd Bacon
Junkie (uncredited)
Henry Bergman
Kidnapper (uncredited)
Erich von Stroheim Jr.
Baby (uncredited)
Charlotte Mineau
Bully's Wife (uncredited)
Tom Wood
Chief of Police (uncredited)
Janet Sully
Mother (uncredited)
Frank J. Coleman
Policeman (uncredited)
Leo White
Policeman (uncredited)
Loyal Underwood
Policeman / Father (uncredited)
James T. Kelly
Policeman / Missionary (uncredited)
Albert Austin
Policeman / Preacher (uncredited)
John Rand
Policeman / Tramp (uncredited)
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