Skip to content

Home Search Lists Closet

Home Search Lists Closet

The Immigrant (1917) | Criteria

Backdrop for The Immigrant

Poster for The Immigrant

The Immigrant

United States • 1917

Director

Charlie Chaplin

Comedy Romance Shorts

Watch on Criterion

Synopsis

A European immigrant endures a challenging voyage only to get into trouble as soon as he arrives in New York.

Watch on Criterion

Synopsis

A European immigrant endures a challenging voyage only to get into trouble as soon as he arrives in New York.

Credits

Crew

DirectorCharlie Chaplin

WriterVincent Bryan, Maverick Terrell, Charlie Chaplin

CinematographerRoland Totheroh, George C. 'Duke' Zalibra, William C. Foster

EditorCharlie Chaplin

ProducerCharlie Chaplin, Henry P. Caulfield, John Jasper

Cast

Charlie Chaplinas Immigrant

Edna Purvianceas Immigrant

as The Head Waiter

Albert Austinas A Diner / Immigrant

Henry Bergmanas The Artist

Tom Wilsonas Gambler (uncredited)

Tom Harringtonas Marriage Registrar (uncredited)

John Randas Tipsy diner

Kitty Bradburyas Mother (uncredited)

Janet Sullyas Passenger (uncredited)

Loyal Underwoodas Passenger (uncredited)

James T. Kelleyas Shabby Diner (uncredited)

Frank J. Colemanas Thief / Cashier (uncredited)

William Gillespieas Violinist (uncredited)