The Immigrant (1917)
The Tramp arrives in New York
A European immigrant endures a challenging voyage only to get into trouble as soon as he arrives in New York.
Director: Charlie Chaplin
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 24 min
Release Date: June 17, 1917
Cast
- Charlie Chaplin - Immigrant
- Edna Purviance - Immigrant
- Eric Campbell - The Head Waiter
- Albert Austin - A Diner / Immigrant
- Henry Bergman - The Artist
- Tom Wilson - Gambler (uncredited)
- Tom Harrington - Marriage Registrar (uncredited)
- John Rand - Tipsy diner
- Kitty Bradbury - Mother (uncredited)
- Janet Sully - Passenger (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Charlie Chaplin (Screenplay)
- Maverick Terrell (Screenplay)
- Vincent Bryan (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Roland Totheroh, William C. Foster
Editing: Charlie Chaplin
Production: Lone Star Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Themes
Slapstick Comedy and Chaos, Slapstick Confusion and Misfortunes, Fun Physical Comedy
Keywords
new york city, immigrant, card game, slapstick comedy, poverty, silent film, short film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Immigrant about?
- A European immigrant endures a challenging voyage only to get into trouble as soon as he arrives in New York.
- Who directed The Immigrant?
- The Immigrant was directed by Charlie Chaplin.
- Who stars in The Immigrant?
- The Immigrant stars Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Eric Campbell, Albert Austin, Henry Bergman, Tom Wilson.
- How long is The Immigrant?
- The Immigrant has a runtime of 24m (24 minutes).
- What genre is The Immigrant?
- The Immigrant is a Comedy, Romance film.
- Where was The Immigrant produced?
- The Immigrant was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Immigrant?
- The themes of The Immigrant include: Slapstick Comedy and Chaos, Slapstick Confusion and Misfortunes, Fun Physical Comedy.