The Adventurer
Synopsis
The daring convict no. 23, known as The Eel, escapes from prison and, after mocking his inept persecutors, saves the lives of three people in peril: a beautiful girl, her mother and an annoying suitor, only to get exhausted and almost drowned. Once he regains his strength at Judge Brown's home, he participates on an upper-class social party where he competes with the suitor for the favors of the charming Miss Brown. But prison guards are still after him…
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Charlie Chaplin
The Eel / Commodore Slick
Edna Purviance
Miss Brown - The Girl
Eric Campbell
The Suitor
Henry Bergman
Judge Brown - The Father / Docker
Albert Austin
The Butler
Marta Golden
Mrs. Brown - The Mother
Toraichi Kono
Chauffeur (uncredited)
Phyllis Allen
Governess (uncredited)
John Rand
Party Guest (uncredited)
Loyal Underwood
Party Guest (uncredited)
Monta Bell
Man (uncredited)
Janet Sully
Marie (uncredited)
James T. Kelley
Old Man (uncredited)
Tiny Sandford
Policeman (uncredited)
Frank J. Coleman
Prison Guard (uncredited)
May White
Woman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 22, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 17, 2013
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charlie Chaplin
- Screenplay & Story
- Vincent Bryan, Maverick Terrell, Charlie Chaplin
- Original Title
- The Adventurer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 26m
- Production Studios
- Lone Star Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charlie Chaplin
Vincent Bryan, Maverick Terrell, Charlie Chaplin
William C. Foster, Roland Totheroh
Charlie Chaplin
Henry P. Caulfield, Charlie Chaplin, John Jasper
Department Leadership Roster
Charlie Chaplin
Director
Henry P. Caulfield
Producer
Charlie Chaplin
Editor
Charlie Chaplin
Producer
Vincent Bryan
Screenplay
Maverick Terrell
Screenplay
William C. Foster
Director of Photography
Roland Totheroh
Director of Photography
John Jasper
Producer
Charlie Chaplin
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Adventurer
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What is The Adventurer about?
The daring convict no. 23, known as The Eel, escapes from prison and, after mocking his inept persecutors, saves the lives of three people in peril: a beautiful girl, her mother and an annoying suitor, only to get exhausted and almost drowned. Once he regains his strength at Judge Brown's home, he participates on an upper-class social party where he competes with the suitor for the favors of the charming Miss Brown. But prison guards are still after him…
Who directed The Adventurer?
The Adventurer was directed by Charlie Chaplin.
Who stars in The Adventurer?
The principal cast of The Adventurer includes Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Eric Campbell, Henry Bergman, Albert Austin.
When was The Adventurer released and how long is it?
The Adventurer was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 26m.