A Jitney Elopement
“Charlie Chaplin's fifth film for Essanay Films”
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 1, 1915
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charlie Chaplin
- Screenplay & Story
- Charlie Chaplin
- Original Title
- A Jitney Elopement
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 25m
- Production Studios
- The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charlie Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin
Harry Ensign
Charlie Chaplin
Jess Robbins
Department Leadership Roster
Charlie Chaplin
Writer
Charlie Chaplin
Director
Harry Ensign
Director of Photography
Charlie Chaplin
Editor
Jess Robbins
Producer
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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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?
The principal cast of A Jitney Elopement includes Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Ernest Van Pelt, Leo White, Lloyd Bacon.
When was A Jitney Elopement released and how long is it?
A Jitney Elopement was released in 1915 with a total runtime of 25m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Jitney Elopement?
A Jitney Elopement holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).