Shanghaied (1915 film)
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Shanghaied | |
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Swedish theatrical poster to Shanghaied | |
Directed by | Charlie Chaplin |
Produced by | Jess Robbins |
Written by | Charlie Chaplin |
Starring |
Charles Chaplin Edna Purviance Wesley Ruggles Bud Jamison Billy Armstrong Paddy McGuire Leo White John Rand Fred Goodwins Lee Hill |
Cinematography | Harry Ensign |
Distributed by | Essanay Studios |
Release dates | October 4, 1915 |
Running time | 30 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language |
Silent film English (Original titles) |
Shanghaied is a 1915 American comedy silent film made by Essanay Studios starring Charlie Chaplin.
Synopsis
A shipowner intends to scuttle his ship on its last voyage to get the insurance money. Charlie, a tramp in love with the owner's daughter, is grabbed by the captain and promises to help him shanghai some seamen. The daughter stows away to follow Charlie. Charlie assists in the galley and attempts to serve food during a gale.
Cast
- Charles Chaplin - Tramp
- Edna Purviance - Daughter of the Shipowner
- Wesley Ruggles - Shipowner
- Bud Jamison - Second Mate, The Other Man
- Billy Armstrong - First shanghaied Seaman
- Paddy McGuire - Second Shanghaied Seaman
- Leo White - Third Shanghaied Seaman
- John Rand - Ship's Cook
- Fred Goodwins - Cabin Boy in Coveralls
- Lee Hill - Sailor in Rain Hat
See also
External links
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