Easy Street (1917)

7.1/10 26 min Comedy Action

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.

Cast

Charlie Chaplin

The Derelict

Edna Purviance

The Mission Worker

Eric Campbell

The Bully

Lloyd Bacon

Junkie (uncredited)

Henry Bergman

Kidnapper (uncredited)

Charlotte Mineau

Bully's Wife (uncredited)

Frank J. Coleman

Policeman (uncredited)

Leo White

Policeman (uncredited)

Loyal Underwood

Policeman / Father (uncredited)

Albert Austin

Policeman / Preacher (uncredited)

John Rand

Policeman / Tramp (uncredited)

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