
The Kid(1921)
A tramp cares for a boy after he's abandoned as a newborn by his mother. Later the mother has a change of heart and aches to be reunited with her son.


“The Tramp arrives in New York”
A European immigrant endures a challenging voyage only to get into trouble as soon as he arrives in New York.

Charlie Chaplin
Immigrant

Edna Purviance
Immigrant

Eric Campbell
The Head Waiter

Albert Austin
A Diner / Immigrant

Henry Bergman
The Artist

Tom Wilson
Gambler (uncredited)
Tom Harrington
Marriage Registrar (uncredited)

John Rand
Tipsy diner

Kitty Bradbury
Mother (uncredited)
Janet Sully
Passenger (uncredited)
The Immigrant is a comedy, romance film released in 1917 exploring themes of new york city, immigrant, card game, slapstick comedy, poverty, silent film. Directed by Charlie Chaplin, it stars Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Eric Campbell. A European immigrant endures a challenging voyage only to get into trouble as soon as he arrives in New York.
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