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Easy Street 1917

★ 7.1181 votes26 min📅 1917-01-22

Charlie Chaplin's poignant and satirical comedy, Easy Street (1917), follows a desperate man who, after being inspired by a passionate sermon and smitten with a church pianist, sets out to transform his life by becoming a policeman.

Director: Charlie Chaplin

Cast

Charlie Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin
The Derelict
Edna Purviance
Edna Purviance
The Mission Worker
Eric Campbell
Eric Campbell
The Bully
Lloyd Bacon
Lloyd Bacon
Junkie (uncredited)
Henry Bergman
Henry Bergman
Kidnapper (uncredited)
Erich von Stroheim Jr.
Baby (uncredited)
Charlotte Mineau
Charlotte Mineau
Bully's Wife (uncredited)
Tom Wood
Chief of Police (uncredited)
Janet Sully
Mother (uncredited)
Frank J. Coleman
Frank J. Coleman
Policeman (uncredited)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Easy Street (1917) about?

A desperate man, inspired by a passionate sermon and smitten with a church pianist, sets out to transform his life by becoming a policeman.

Who directed Easy Street?

Charlie Chaplin, a renowned filmmaker, directed this classic satirical comedy.

Who stars in Easy Street?

Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, and Eric Campbell star in this timeless classic.

Is Easy Street (1917) worth watching?

While its IMDb rating is unrated, Easy Street remains a significant work of early cinema, offering a unique blend of physical comedy and social commentary.

How long is Easy Street?

Easy Street has a runtime of 26 minutes.

About Easy Street (1917) — A Classic Satirical Comedy by Charlie Chaplin

Charlie Chaplin's poignant and satirical comedy, Easy Street (1917), follows a desperate man who, after being inspired by a passionate sermon and smitten with a church pianist, sets out to transform his life by becoming a policeman. Assigned to patrol the notorious Easy Street, he faces off against a vicious bully and his gang. As he navigates this new world, Chaplin masterfully explores themes of redemption, morality, and the complexities of the human condition. With its blend of physical comedy and social commentary, Easy Street remains a timeless classic that offers a fascinating glimpse into the early work of cinema's greatest visionary.