The Adventurer - 1917

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…

26min
1917
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating7.3/10

Cast

Charlie Chaplin profile pictureCharlie ChaplinThe Eel / Commodore Slick
Edna Purviance profile pictureEdna PurvianceMiss Brown - The Girl
Eric Campbell profile pictureEric CampbellThe Suitor
Henry Bergman profile pictureHenry BergmanJudge Brown - The Father / Docker
Albert Austin profile pictureAlbert AustinThe Butler
Phyllis Allen profile picturePhyllis AllenGoverness (uncredited)
John Rand profile pictureJohn RandParty Guest (uncredited)
Loyal Underwood profile pictureLoyal UnderwoodParty Guest (uncredited)
James T. Kelley profile pictureJames T. KelleyOld Man (uncredited)
Tiny Sandford profile pictureTiny SandfordPoliceman (uncredited)
Frank J. Coleman profile pictureFrank J. ColemanPrison Guard (uncredited)

About The Adventurer

The Adventurer Overview

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…

Runtime: 26min

Extra details

Original Title: The Adventurer
Original Language: English
Directed By: Charlie Chaplin
Production Companies
Lone Star Corporation