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Easy Street (1917)

  • Comedy
  • Action

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.

Rating
7.1 / 10 (189 votes)
Release date
January 22, 1917
Runtime
26m
Language
English
Director
Charlie Chaplin
Status
Released
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Top cast

  • Charlie ChaplinThe Derelict
  • Edna PurvianceThe Mission Worker
  • Eric CampbellThe Bully
  • Lloyd BaconJunkie (uncredited)
  • Henry BergmanKidnapper (uncredited)
  • Erich von Stroheim Jr.Baby (uncredited)
  • Charlotte MineauBully's Wife (uncredited)
  • Tom WoodChief of Police (uncredited)
  • Janet SullyMother (uncredited)
  • Frank J. ColemanPoliceman (uncredited)
  • Leo WhitePoliceman (uncredited)
  • Loyal UnderwoodPoliceman / Father (uncredited)

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