Comedy ·Romance · United States of America · 1917 · 24m

The Immigrant

The Immigrant poster
Director
Charlie Chaplin
Cast
Charlie Chaplin as Immigrant Edna Purviance as Immigrant Eric Campbell as The Head Waiter Albert Austin as A Diner / Immigrant Henry Bergman as The Artist Tom Wilson as Gambler (uncredited)
Crew
Roland Totheroh — Director of Photography William C. Foster — Director of Photography George C. 'Duke' Zalibra — Director of Photography Charlie Chaplin — Editor Maverick Terrell — Screenplay Vincent Bryan — Screenplay
Tagline

The Tramp arrives in New York

Synopsis

A European immigrant endures a challenging voyage only to get into trouble as soon as he arrives in New York.

Mood & Themes
new york cityimmigrantcard gameslapstick comedypovertysilent filmshort film
Key Collaborators
Charlie Chaplin Director Roland Totheroh Director of Photography William C. Foster Director of Photography George C. 'Duke' Zalibra Director of Photography Charlie Chaplin Editor Maverick Terrell Screenplay Vincent Bryan Screenplay Charlie Chaplin Screenplay Henry P. Caulfield Producer Charlie Chaplin Producer John Jasper Producer
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