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Easy Street (1917)

1917-01-22 · 26m · EN
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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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Charlie ChaplinDirector

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Charlie ChaplinCharlie ChaplinThe DerelictEdna PurvianceEdna PurvianceThe Mission WorkerEric CampbellEric CampbellThe BullyLloyd BaconLloyd BaconJunkie (uncredited)Henry BergmanHenry BergmanKidnapper (uncredited)Erich von Stroheim Jr.Erich von Stroheim Jr.Baby (uncredited)Charlotte MineauCharlotte MineauBully's Wife (uncredited)Tom WoodTom WoodChief of Police (uncredited)Janet SullyJanet SullyMother (uncredited)Frank J. ColemanFrank J. ColemanPoliceman (uncredited)Leo WhiteLeo WhitePoliceman (uncredited)Loyal UnderwoodLoyal UnderwoodPoliceman / Father (uncredited)

Keywords

ShortPolice officerCriminal gangSlapstickDrug abuseLittle trampShort filmMissionary churchSlapstick comedy

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Genre affinityAction · ComedyTheme affinityShort · Police Officer · Criminal GangDialogue densityComedyPacingAction · ShortDirector preference191835Actor preference217020 · 280215 · 203547

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What is Easy Street about?

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.

How long is Easy Street?

Easy Street has a runtime of 26 minutes.