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7.1A 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.
Released: 1917-01-2226 minDir: Charlie ChaplinComedy, Action
Cast
- Charlie Chaplin as The Derelict
- Edna Purviance as The Mission Worker
- Eric Campbell as The Bully
- Lloyd Bacon as Junkie (uncredited)
- Henry Bergman as Kidnapper (uncredited)
- Erich von Stroheim Jr. as Baby (uncredited)
Themes
- drug abuse
- slapstick comedy
- police officer
- criminal gang
- missionary church
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