Easy Street(1917)
Easy Street Synopsis
A derelict, huddled under the steps of a missionary church, feels enlightened by the sermon of a passionate preacher and infatuated by the beauty of the congregation's pianist, in such a way that he tries to improve his life of poverty by becoming a policeman. His first assignment will be to patrol along Easy Street, the turf of a vicious bully and his criminal gang.
Easy Street (1917) is a comedy and action film directed by Charlie Chaplin, released on January 22, 1917 with a runtime of 26m. It stars Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Eric Campbell and Lloyd Bacon. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 187 ratings.
- Director:
- Charlie Chaplin
- Writers:
- Charlie Chaplin, Vincent Bryan, Maverick Terrell
- Producers:
- Charlie Chaplin, Henry P. Caulfield
- Cinematographer:
- Roland Totheroh
- Production:
- Lone Star Corporation
- Status:
- Released
Easy Street Cast & Crew
Main cast
Charlie Chaplin
as The Derelict
Edna Purviance
as The Mission Worker
Eric Campbell
as The Bully
Lloyd Bacon
as Junkie (uncredited)
Henry Bergman
as Kidnapper (uncredited)
- Erich von Stroheim Jr.
Erich von Stroheim Jr.
as Baby (uncredited)
Charlotte Mineau
as Bully's Wife (uncredited)
- Tom Wood
Tom Wood
as Chief of Police (uncredited)
- Janet Sully
Janet Sully
as Mother (uncredited)
Frank J. Coleman
as Policeman (uncredited)
Leo White
as Policeman (uncredited)
Loyal Underwood
as Policeman / Father (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Charlie Chaplin, written by Charlie Chaplin, Vincent Bryan and Maverick Terrell, produced by Charlie Chaplin and Henry P. Caulfield.
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Easy Street Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 187 ratings.
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Easy Street – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Easy Street online?
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Who stars in Easy Street?
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The main cast of Easy Street (1917) includes Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Eric Campbell, Lloyd Bacon and Henry Bergman. 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 Easy Street released?
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Easy Street was released on January 22, 1917 and runs for 26m.
Is Easy Street worth watching?
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Easy Street (1917) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 187 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.