

The Adventurer
1917-10-22 · 26 min · ★ 6.9
The daring convict no. 23, known as The Eel, escapes from prison and, after mocking his inept persecutors, saves the lives of three people in peril: a beautiful girl, her mother and an annoying suitor, only to get exhausted and almost drowned. Once he regains his strength at Judge Brown's home, he participates on an upper-class social party where he competes with the suitor for the favors of the charming Miss Brown. But prison guards are still after him…
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- Directors
- Charlie Chaplin
- Production companies
- Lone Star Corporation
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Charlie ChaplinThe Eel / Commodore Slick
Edna PurvianceMiss Brown - The Girl
Eric CampbellThe Suitor
Henry BergmanJudge Brown - The Father / Docker
Albert AustinThe Butler
Phyllis AllenGoverness (uncredited)
John RandParty Guest (uncredited)
Loyal UnderwoodParty Guest (uncredited)
James T. KelleyOld Man (uncredited)
Tiny SandfordPoliceman (uncredited)
Frank J. ColemanPrison Guard (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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