1916

0h 26m

6.3(78 votes)

Comedy

Overview

Charlie is released from prison and immediately swindled by a fake parson. A fellow ex-convict convinces Charlie to help burglarize a house.

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Cast & Crew

12 members

Acting

Charlie Chaplin

Charlie, Convict 999

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Edna Purviance

Daughter of the House

Directing

Wesley Ruggles

Jailbird and Thief

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James T. Kelley

Drunk with Pockets Picked / Second Flophouse Customer

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Leo White

Fruitseller / Flop House Manager / Policeman

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John Rand

Policeman at House

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Fred Goodwins

Honest Preacher / Policeman with Monocle

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Billy Armstrong

Crooked Preacher / Second Cop

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Harry 'Snub' Pollard

First Flophouse Customer

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Bud Jamison

Third Flophouse Customer

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Paddy McGuire

Fifth Flophouse Customer

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George Cleethorpe

Policeman at Station with Moustache

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