A Jitney Elopement(1915)
Charlie Chaplin's fifth film for Essanay Films
A Jitney Elopement Synopsis
Edna's father wants her to marry wealthy Count He-Ha. Charlie, Edna's true love, impersonates the Count at dinner, but the real Count shows up and Charlie is thrown out. Later on Charlie and Edna are chased by her father, The Count, and three policeman. The pursuers drive off a pier.
A Jitney Elopement (1915) is a comedy film directed by Charlie Chaplin, released on April 1, 1915 with a runtime of 25m. It stars Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Ernest Van Pelt and Leo White. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 61 ratings.
- Director:
- Charlie Chaplin
- Writers:
- Charlie Chaplin
- Producers:
- Jess Robbins
- Cinematographer:
- Harry Ensign
- Production:
- The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company
- Status:
- Released
A Jitney Elopement Cast & Crew
Main cast
Charlie Chaplin
as Suitor, the Fake Count
Edna Purviance
as Edna
- Ernest Van Pelt
Ernest Van Pelt
as Edna's Father
Leo White
as Count Chloride de Lime, Edna's Suitor
Lloyd Bacon
as Young Butler / Cop
- Paddy McGuire
Paddy McGuire
as Old Butler / Cop
Bud Jamison
as Cop with Baton
Carl Stockdale
as Cop
- Fred Goodwins
Fred Goodwins
as Undetermined Role
Key crew
Directed by Charlie Chaplin, written by Charlie Chaplin, produced by Jess Robbins.
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A Jitney Elopement Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 61 ratings.
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A Jitney Elopement – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Jitney Elopement online?
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A Jitney Elopement (1915) is currently available to rent or buy from ARTE Boutique. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in A Jitney Elopement?
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The main cast of A Jitney Elopement (1915) includes Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Ernest Van Pelt, Leo White and Lloyd Bacon. 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 A Jitney Elopement released?
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A Jitney Elopement was released on April 1, 1915 and runs for 25m.
Is A Jitney Elopement worth watching?
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A Jitney Elopement (1915) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 61 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.