The Pilgrim
“The tale of an escaped prisoner who swiped a parson's clothes.”
Synopsis
The Tramp is an escaped convict who is mistaken as a pastor in a small town church.
Top Cast
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Charlie Chaplin
The Pilgrim / Lefty Lombard
Edna Purviance
Miss Brown, the Girl
Sydney Chaplin
Eloper / Train Conductor / Little Boy's Father
Mai Wells
Little Boy's Mother
Dean Riesner
Little Boy
Charles Reisner
Crook
Tom Murray
Sheriff Bryan
Kitty Bradbury
Mrs. Brown, Edna's Mother
Mack Swain
Deacon
Loyal Underwood
Small Deacon
Henry Bergman
Sheriff on Train / Man In Railroad Station
Phyllis Allen
Congregation Member (uncredited)
Frank Antunez
Bandit (uncredited)
Sarah Barrows
Congregation Member (uncredited)
Monta Bell
Policeman (uncredited)
Edith Bostwick
Congregation Member (uncredited)
George Bradford
Congregation Member (uncredited)
William Carey
Congregation Member (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 19, 1923
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 31, 2014
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charlie Chaplin
- Screenplay & Story
- Charlie Chaplin
- Original Title
- The Pilgrim
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 47m
- Production Studios
- Charles Chaplin Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charlie Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin
Roland Totheroh
Charlie Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin
Department Leadership Roster
Charlie Chaplin
Writer
Roland Totheroh
Director of Photography
Charlie Chaplin
Director
Charlie Chaplin
Editor
Charlie Chaplin
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Pilgrim
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Pilgrim about?
The Tramp is an escaped convict who is mistaken as a pastor in a small town church.
Who directed The Pilgrim?
The Pilgrim was directed by Charlie Chaplin.
Who stars in The Pilgrim?
The principal cast of The Pilgrim includes Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Sydney Chaplin, Mai Wells, Dean Riesner.
When was The Pilgrim released and how long is it?
The Pilgrim was released in 1923 with a total runtime of 47m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Pilgrim?
The Pilgrim holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).