The Adventurer
1917, English. Directed by Charlie Chaplin.
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…
- Runtime
- 0h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 161 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Charlie ChaplinDirector
- Charlie ChaplinThe Eel / Commodore Slick
- Edna PurvianceMiss Brown - The Girl
- Eric CampbellThe Suitor
- Henry BergmanJudge Brown - The Father / Docker
- Albert AustinThe Butler
- Marta GoldenMrs. Brown - The Mother
- Toraichi KonoChauffeur (uncredited)
- Phyllis AllenGoverness (uncredited)
- John RandParty Guest (uncredited)
- Loyal UnderwoodParty Guest (uncredited)
- Monta BellMan (uncredited)
- Janet SullyMarie (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 22 October 1917
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Vincent Bryan, Maverick Terrell, Charlie Chaplin
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The Adventurer: quick answers
Is The Adventurer worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 161 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Adventurer?
The Adventurer runs 26 minutes (0h 26m).
Does The Adventurer have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Adventurer. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Adventurer parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Adventurer yet.
Which OTT platform is The Adventurer on?
The Adventurer isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Adventurer?
If you liked The Adventurer, try The Sprinkler Sprinkled, The Immigrant, Cops.
Who directed The Adventurer?
The Adventurer (1917) was directed by Charlie Chaplin and stars Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Eric Campbell.