The Pilgrim

Name: The Pilgrim
Genre: Comedy, Western, Silent
Released: 1923
Duration: 46 min

United States • English • 1923 • 46m

Director

Charlie Chaplin

Comedy Western Silent

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Synopsis

A prison escapee trades his state issued attire for that of a pastor, not realizing the holy calling that comes with the garb. The pilgrimage takes him to a Texas border town where he seeks redemption while on the run.

Credits

Crew

DirectorCharlie Chaplin

WriterCharlie Chaplin

CinematographerRoland Totheroh

EditorCharlie Chaplin

ProducerCharlie Chaplin

Cast

Charlie Chaplinas The Pilgrim / Lefty Lombard

Edna Purvianceas Miss Brown, the Girl

Syd Chaplinas Eloper / Train Conductor / Little Boy's Father

Mai Wellsas Little Boy's Mother

Dean Riesner

Tom Murrayas Sheriff Bryan

Kitty Bradburyas Mrs. Brown, Edna's Mother

Loyal Underwoodas Small Deacon

Henry Bergmanas Sheriff on Train / Man In Railroad Station

Phyllis Allenas Congregation Member (uncredited)

Frank Antunezas Bandit (uncredited)

Sarah Barrowsas Congregation Member (uncredited)

Monta Bellas Policeman (uncredited)

Edith Bostwickas Congregation Member (uncredited)

George Bradfordas Congregation Member (uncredited)

William Careyas Congregation Member (uncredited)

George Carruthersas Congregation Member (uncredited)

Mickey Danielsas Sniffling Kid in Church (uncredited)