The Tramp (1915)
The Little Fellow finds the girl of his dreams and work on a family farm. He helps defend the farm against criminals, and all seems well, until he discovers the girl of his dreams already has someone in her life. Unwilling to be a problem in their lives, he takes to the road, though he is seen skipping and swinging his cane as if happy to be back on the road where he knows he belongs.
Director: Charlie Chaplin
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 26 min
Release Date: April 12, 1915
Cast
- Charlie Chaplin - The Tramp
- Edna Purviance - Farmer's Daughter
- Ernest Van Pelt - Farmer
- Paddy McGuire - Farmhand
- Lloyd Bacon - Edna's Fiancé / Second Thief
- Leo White - First Thief
- Bud Jamison - Third Thief
- Billy Armstrong - Minister
Screenplay
Cinematography: Harry Ensign
Editing: Charlie Chaplin
Production: The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Themes
Slapstick Comedy and Chaos, Slapstick Confusion and Misfortunes, Fun Physical Comedy
Keywords
slapstick comedy, black and white, silent film, short film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Tramp about?
- The Little Fellow finds the girl of his dreams and work on a family farm. He helps defend the farm against criminals, and all seems well, until he discovers the girl of his dreams already has someone in her life. Unwilling to be a problem in their lives, he takes to the road, though he is seen skipping and swinging his cane as if happy to be back on the road where he knows he belongs.
- Who directed The Tramp?
- The Tramp was directed by Charlie Chaplin.
- Who stars in The Tramp?
- The Tramp stars Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Ernest Van Pelt, Paddy McGuire, Lloyd Bacon, Leo White.
- How long is The Tramp?
- The Tramp has a runtime of 26m (26 minutes).
- What genre is The Tramp?
- The Tramp is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Tramp produced?
- The Tramp was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Tramp?
- The themes of The Tramp include: Slapstick Comedy and Chaos, Slapstick Confusion and Misfortunes, Fun Physical Comedy.