The Immigrant

Name: The Immigrant
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Released: 1917
Rating: 77.25
Cast: Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Eric Campbell, Albert Austin, Henry Bergman

1917·Movie

24min

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77/100

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The Tramp arrives in New York

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

DNA

Genres: Historical Drama Silent Film
Mood: MelancholicSentimentalEmotionalNostalgicPoignant
Themes: Loss Of InnocenceFamily BondsLove Conquers AllSacrifice
Plot: Unrequited LoveMarital StrugglesCultural AssimilationImmigration StrugglesPersonal Sacrifices
Pacing: LeisurelySlow Burn
Narrative: FlashbacksOpen-Ended Conclusion
Dialog: Minimalist Dialogue
Character Types: EverymanHeroLove Interest
Time: Early 20th Century
Place: Urban CityscapeWaterfrontImmigrant Neighborhoods
Cinematic Style: Long TakesBlack And White Cinematography
Costume and Set: Period-Accurate Costumes

Sequels and Prequels

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Crew

Directed by:

Roland Totheroh, Charlie Chaplin, George C. 'Duke' Zalibra

Produced by:

Charlie Chaplin, Henry P. Caulfield, John Jasper

Cast

Charlie Chaplin

Immigrant

Edna Purviance

Immigrant

Eric Campbell

The Head Waiter

Albert Austin

A Diner / Immigrant

Henry Bergman

The Artist

Tom Wilson

Gambler (uncredited)

John Rand

Tipsy diner

Kitty Bradbury

Mother (uncredited)

Loyal Underwood

Passenger (uncredited)

Frank J. Coleman

Thief / Cashier (uncredited)

William Gillespie

Violinist (uncredited)

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