Film

Shanghaied

Release year

1915

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.

Directed by

Charlie Chaplin

Cast

Charlie Chaplin
Edna Purviance
Wesley Ruggles
Bud Jamison
Billy Armstrong
Paddy McGuire

Poster artist

Eric Rohman