Comedy · United States of America · 1916 · 26m

Police

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Director
Charlie Chaplin
Cast
Charlie Chaplin as Charlie, Convict 999 Edna Purviance as Daughter of the House Wesley Ruggles as Jailbird and Thief James T. Kelley as Drunk with Pockets Picked / Second Flophouse Customer Leo White as Fruitseller / Flop House Manager / Policeman John Rand as Policeman at House
Crew
Harry Ensign — Director of Photography Charlie Chaplin — Writer Jess Robbins — Producer
Synopsis

Charlie is released from prison and immediately swindled by a fake parson. A fellow ex-convict convinces Charlie to help burglarize a house.

Mood & Themes
silent filmshort film
Key Collaborators
Charlie Chaplin Director Harry Ensign Director of Photography Charlie Chaplin Writer Jess Robbins Producer
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