The Immigrant (1917) is a silent comedy short written, directed, and starring Charlie Chaplin, produced by Mutual Film Corporation.
The film follows Chaplin’s Tramp character as he crosses the Atlantic on a crowded immigrant ship. After enduring seasickness and comic misadventures, he arrives in America, where he faces hardship, hunger, and prejudice. Despite the struggles, he finds romance with a fellow immigrant, played by Edna Purviance.
Blending slapstick with social commentary, The Immigrant is considered one of Chaplin’s finest shorts, notable for its empathy toward immigrants and its balance of humor and pathos.
Film Details Title: The Immigrant Year: 1917 Genre: Silent Comedy / Social Satire Director: Charlie Chaplin Producer: Mutual Film Corporation Starring: Charlie Chaplin as The Tramp Edna Purviance as The Immigrant girl Eric Campbell as the bullying waite Runtime: Approx. 20 minutes Studio: Mutual Film Corporation Country: United States Format: Silent, Black‑and‑white
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