The Adventurer(1917)
The Adventurer Synopsis
The daring convict no. 23, known as The Eel, escapes from prison and, after mocking his inept persecutors, saves the lives of three people in peril: a beautiful girl, her mother and an annoying suitor, only to get exhausted and almost drowned. Once he regains his strength at Judge Brown's home, he participates on an upper-class social party where he competes with the suitor for the favors of the charming Miss Brown. But prison guards are still after him…
The Adventurer (1917) is a comedy and adventure film directed by Charlie Chaplin, released on October 22, 1917 with a runtime of 26m. It stars Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Eric Campbell and Henry Bergman. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 157 ratings.
- Director:
- Charlie Chaplin
- Writers:
- Maverick Terrell, Vincent Bryan, Charlie Chaplin
- Producers:
- Henry P. Caulfield, Charlie Chaplin, John Jasper
- Cinematographer:
- William C. Foster
- Production:
- Lone Star Corporation
- Status:
- Released
The Adventurer Cast & Crew
Main cast
Charlie Chaplin
as The Eel / Commodore Slick
Edna Purviance
as Miss Brown - The Girl
Eric Campbell
as The Suitor
Henry Bergman
as Judge Brown - The Father / Docker
Albert Austin
as The Butler
- Marta Golden
Marta Golden
as Mrs. Brown - The Mother
- Toraichi Kono
Toraichi Kono
as Chauffeur (uncredited)
- Phyllis Allen
Phyllis Allen
as Governess (uncredited)
John Rand
as Party Guest (uncredited)
Loyal Underwood
as Party Guest (uncredited)
- Monta Bell
Monta Bell
as Man (uncredited)
- Janet Sully
Janet Sully
as Marie (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Charlie Chaplin, written by Maverick Terrell, Vincent Bryan and Charlie Chaplin, produced by Henry P. Caulfield, Charlie Chaplin and John Jasper.
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The Adventurer Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 157 ratings.
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The Adventurer – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Adventurer online?
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The Adventurer (1917) is available to stream on Philo, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Adventurer?
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The main cast of The Adventurer (1917) includes Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Eric Campbell, Henry Bergman and Albert Austin. The film was directed by Charlie Chaplin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Adventurer released?
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The Adventurer was released on October 22, 1917 and runs for 26m.
Is The Adventurer worth watching?
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The Adventurer (1917) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 157 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.