Easy Street

IMDb 7.1 1917 • 26 min • ComedyAction

Director

Charlie Chaplin

Country

US

Plot Summary

A derelict, huddled under the steps of a missionary church, feels enlightened by the sermon of a passionate preacher and infatuated by the beauty of the congregation's pianist, in such a way that he tries to improve his life of poverty by becoming a policeman. His first assignment will be to patrol along Easy Street, the turf of a vicious bully and his criminal gang.

Top 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)