The Immigrant
“The Tramp arrives in New York”
Synopsis
A European immigrant endures a challenging voyage only to get into trouble as soon as he arrives in New York.
Top Cast
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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)
Loyal Underwood
Passenger (uncredited)
James T. Kelley
Shabby Diner (uncredited)
Frank J. Coleman
Thief / Cashier (uncredited)
William Gillespie
Violinist (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 17, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charlie Chaplin
- Screenplay & Story
- Charlie Chaplin, Maverick Terrell, Vincent Bryan
- Original Title
- The Immigrant
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 24m
- Production Studios
- Lone Star Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charlie Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin, Maverick Terrell, Vincent Bryan
Roland Totheroh, William C. Foster, George C. 'Duke' Zalibra
Charlie Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin, Henry P. Caulfield, John Jasper
Department Leadership Roster
Charlie Chaplin
Director
Roland Totheroh
Director of Photography
Charlie Chaplin
Producer
Henry P. Caulfield
Producer
Charlie Chaplin
Editor
William C. Foster
Director of Photography
George C. 'Duke' Zalibra
Director of Photography
John Jasper
Producer
Charlie Chaplin
Screenplay
Maverick Terrell
Screenplay
Vincent Bryan
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Immigrant
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 principal cast of The Immigrant includes Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Eric Campbell, Albert Austin, Henry Bergman.
When was The Immigrant released and how long is it?
The Immigrant was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 24m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Immigrant?
The Immigrant holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).