Plot Summary
The daring convict no. 23, known as The Eel, escapes from prison and, after mocking his inept persecutors, saves the lives of three people in peril: a beautiful girl, her mother and an annoying suitor, only to get exhausted and almost drowned. Once he regains his strength at Judge Brown's home, he participates on an upper-class social party where he competes with the suitor for the favors of the charming Miss Brown. But prison guards are still after him…
Full Cast & Characters
Charlie Chaplin
The Eel / Commodore Slick
Edna Purviance
Miss Brown - The Girl
Eric Campbell
The Suitor
Henry Bergman
Judge Brown - The Father / Docker
Albert Austin
The Butler
Marta Golden
Mrs. Brown - The Mother
Toraichi Kono
Chauffeur (uncredited)
Phyllis Allen
Governess (uncredited)
John Rand
Party Guest (uncredited)
Loyal Underwood
Party Guest (uncredited)
Monta Bell
Man (uncredited)
Janet Sully
Marie (uncredited)
Director & Crew
Charlie Chaplin
Director
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Who directed The Adventurer?
The Adventurer was directed by Charlie Chaplin and released in 1917.
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The Adventurer has a runtime of 0 hours and 26 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1917-10-22
- Status
- Released