Charlie Chaplin's The Adventurer
This gem is presented by Silent Hall of Fame. Please visit https://silent-hall-of-fame.org/ to support our non-profit mission and the legacy of silent movie stars by making a tax deductible contribution. FEEL FREE TO FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @SilentFilmGems "The Adventurer" is one of Charlie Chaplin's Mutual short comedies, featuring Edna Purviance, a star of Silent Hall of Fame. The film is very entertaining with a lot of action. It is the best known of the 12 Mutual comedies and at the time made Charlie Chaplin the most popular screen personality. Directed by Charlie Chaplin Produced by Lone Star Corporation Scenario by Charlie Chaplin Starring Charlie Chaplin, Eric Campbell, Edna Purviance Cinematography Roland H. Totheroh Distributed by Mutual Film Corporation Release date October 23, 1917 Running time 23 min. Country United States Language Silent film, English intertitles Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976: "Allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."
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