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The Adventurer

In his final film for Mutual, Chaplin plays a convict who escapes from prison only to become an unlikely member of high society.

Comedy 1917 26 mins Silent

Director: Charles Chaplin

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Overview

In his final film for Mutual, Chaplin plays a convict who escapes from prison and then joins high society after rescuing a wealthy lady from drowning.

In a strange quirk, each of Chaplin’s final films for Essanay, Mutual and First National all feature Chaplin’s character escaping or leaving prison.

Director

Charles Chaplin

Featuring

Charles Chaplin

Genres

Comedy

Certificate

Country

USA

Language

English

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