Film

Easy Street

Release year

1917

Synopsis

A derelict, huddled under the steps of a missionary church, feels enlightened by the sermon of a passionate preacher and infatuated by the beauty of the congregation's pianist, in such a way that he tries to improve his life of poverty by becoming a policeman. His first assignment will be to patrol along Easy Street, the turf of a vicious bully and his criminal gang.

Directed by

Charlie Chaplin

Cast

Charlie Chaplin
Edna Purviance
Eric Campbell
Lloyd Bacon
Henry Bergman
Erich von Stroheim Jr.