The Immigrant(1917)
The Tramp arrives in New York
The Immigrant Synopsis
A European immigrant endures a challenging voyage only to get into trouble as soon as he arrives in New York.
The Immigrant (1917) is a comedy and romance film directed by Charlie Chaplin, released on June 17, 1917 with a runtime of 24m. It stars Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Eric Campbell and Albert Austin. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 325 ratings.
- Director:
- Charlie Chaplin
- Writers:
- Maverick Terrell, Vincent Bryan, Charlie Chaplin
- Producers:
- Henry P. Caulfield, Charlie Chaplin, John Jasper
- Cinematographer:
- Roland Totheroh
- Production:
- Lone Star Corporation
- Status:
- Released
The Immigrant Cast & Crew
Main cast
Charlie Chaplin
as Immigrant
Edna Purviance
as Immigrant
Eric Campbell
as The Head Waiter
Albert Austin
as A Diner / Immigrant
Henry Bergman
as The Artist
Tom Wilson
as Gambler (uncredited)
- Tom Harrington
Tom Harrington
as Marriage Registrar (uncredited)
John Rand
as Tipsy diner
Kitty Bradbury
as Mother (uncredited)
- Janet Sully
Janet Sully
as Passenger (uncredited)
Loyal Underwood
as Passenger (uncredited)
James T. Kelley
as Shabby Diner (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 Immigrant Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 325 ratings.
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The Immigrant – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Immigrant online?
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The Immigrant (1917) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Immigrant?
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The main cast of The Immigrant (1917) includes Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Eric Campbell, Albert Austin 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 The Immigrant released?
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The Immigrant was released on June 17, 1917 and runs for 24m.
Is The Immigrant worth watching?
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The Immigrant (1917) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 325 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.