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The Vagabond

The Vagabond

19166.80h 24m

Overview

A tramp tries to earn money by playing the violin, but he’s soon facing off against the jealous competition.

Directed by Charlie Chaplin
Written by Vincent Bryan, Charlie Chaplin
Produced by Charlie Chaplin, Henry P. Caulfield
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Top Cast

Charlie Chaplin

Charlie Chaplin

The Saloon Violinist

Edna Purviance

Edna Purviance

The Gypsy Drudge

Eric Campbell

Eric Campbell

The Gypsy Chief

Charlotte Mineau

Charlotte Mineau

The Mother

Albert Austin

Albert Austin

Trombonist (uncredited)

Phyllis Allen

Phyllis Allen

(uncredited)

Lloyd Bacon

Lloyd Bacon

Artist (uncredited)

Henry Bergman

Henry Bergman

(uncredited)

Frank J. Coleman

Frank J. Coleman

Gypsy and Musician (uncredited)

James T. Kelley

James T. Kelley

Gypsy and Musician (uncredited)

Themes & Keywords

violinpainterviolinist

About The Vagabond

The Vagabond is a comedy film released in 1916 exploring themes of violin, painter, violinist. Directed by Charlie Chaplin, it stars Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Eric Campbell. A tramp tries to earn money by playing the violin, but he’s soon facing off against the jealous competition.

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