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The Vagabond

English • 1916 • 24m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Charlie Chaplin

Synopsis

A tramp tries to earn money by playing the violin, but he’s soon facing off against the jealous competition.

Included in
March 2021
Position 107
Included in
Charlie Chaplin: the Mutual Comedies
Position 3

Credits

Crew

DirectorCharlie Chaplin

WriterVincent Bryan, Charlie Chaplin

CinematographerRoland Totheroh, Frank D. Williams, William C. Foster

ProducerCharlie Chaplin, Henry P. Caulfield

Cast

Charlie Chaplinas The Saloon Violinist

Edna Purvianceas The Gypsy Drudge

Eric Campbellas The Gypsy Chief

Charlotte Mineau

The Vagabond (1916) | Criteria

as The Mother

Albert Austinas Trombonist (uncredited)

Phyllis Allenas (uncredited)

Lloyd Baconas Artist (uncredited)

Henry Bergmanas (uncredited)

Frank J. Colemanas Gypsy and Musician (uncredited)

James T. Kelleyas Gypsy and Musician (uncredited)

John Randas Trumpeter & Band Leader (uncredited)

Leo Whiteas Old Jew / Gypsy Woman (uncredited)