A Jitney Elopement (1915): cast, story & where to watch
1915 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1915, A Jitney Elopement is a comedy film directed by Charlie Chaplin, running about 25 minutes. “Charlie Chaplin's fifth film for Essanay Films” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Edna's father wants her to marry wealthy Count He-Ha. Charlie, Edna's true love, impersonates the Count at dinner, but the real Count shows up and Charlie is thrown out. Later on Charlie and Edna are chased by her father, The Count, and three policeman. The pursuers drive off a pier.
Who’s in it. A Jitney Elopement stars Charlie Chaplin as Suitor, the Fake Count, Edna Purviance as Edna, Ernest Van Pelt as Edna's Father and Leo White as Count Chloride de Lime, Edna's Suitor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, A Jitney Elopement has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Jitney Elopement page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Jitney Elopement tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Jitney Elopement (1915)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Jitney Elopement change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Jitney Elopement worth watching?
- A Jitney Elopement holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Jitney Elopement?
- A Jitney Elopement stars Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Ernest Van Pelt, Leo White and Lloyd Bacon.
- When was A Jitney Elopement released?
- A Jitney Elopement was released in 1915, with a runtime of about 25 minutes.