

Easy Street
1917-01-22 · 26 min · ★ 7.1
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.
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- Directors
- Charlie Chaplin
- Production companies
- Lone Star Corporation
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Charlie ChaplinThe Derelict
Edna PurvianceThe Mission Worker
Eric CampbellThe Bully
Lloyd BaconJunkie (uncredited)
Henry BergmanKidnapper (uncredited)
Charlotte MineauBully's Wife (uncredited)
Frank J. ColemanPoliceman (uncredited)
Leo WhitePoliceman (uncredited)
Loyal UnderwoodPoliceman / Father (uncredited)
Albert AustinPoliceman / Preacher (uncredited)
John RandPoliceman / Tramp (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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