A Jitney Elopement (1915)
Charlie Chaplin's fifth film for Essanay Films
Edna's father wants her to marry wealthy Count He-Ha. Charlie, Edna's true love, impersonates the Count at dinner, but the real Count shows up and Charlie is thrown out. Later on Charlie and Edna are chased by her father, The Count, and three policeman. The pursuers drive off a pier.
Director: Charlie Chaplin
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 25 min
Release Date: April 1, 1915
Cast
- Charlie Chaplin - Suitor, the Fake Count
- Edna Purviance - Edna
- Ernest Van Pelt - Edna's Father
- Leo White - Count Chloride de Lime, Edna's Suitor
- Lloyd Bacon - Young Butler / Cop
- Paddy McGuire - Old Butler / Cop
- Bud Jamison - Cop with Baton
- Carl Stockdale - Cop
- Fred Goodwins - Undetermined Role
Screenplay
Cinematography: Harry Ensign
Editing: Charlie Chaplin
Production: The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
black and white, silent film, short film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Jitney Elopement about?
- Edna's father wants her to marry wealthy Count He-Ha. Charlie, Edna's true love, impersonates the Count at dinner, but the real Count shows up and Charlie is thrown out. Later on Charlie and Edna are chased by her father, The Count, and three policeman. The pursuers drive off a pier.
- Who directed A Jitney Elopement?
- A Jitney Elopement was directed by Charlie Chaplin.
- Who stars in A Jitney Elopement?
- A Jitney Elopement stars Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Ernest Van Pelt, Leo White, Lloyd Bacon, Paddy McGuire.
- How long is A Jitney Elopement?
- A Jitney Elopement has a runtime of 25m (25 minutes).
- What genre is A Jitney Elopement?
- A Jitney Elopement is a Comedy film.
- Where was A Jitney Elopement produced?
- A Jitney Elopement was produced in United States of America.