A Jitney Elopement(1915)
“Charlie Chaplin's fifth film for Essanay Films”
Overview
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.
Director
Charlie Chaplin
Studio
The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company
Cast
Charlie Chaplin
as Suitor, the Fake Count
Edna Purviance
as Edna
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
as Old Butler / Cop
Bud Jamison
as Cop with Baton
Carl Stockdale
as Cop
Fred Goodwins
as Undetermined Role
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1915
Runtime
0h 25m
Language
No Language
Rating
5.8 / 10
Production Companies
The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company
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Where can I watch A Jitney Elopement?▼
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What is A Jitney Elopement about?▼
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.
Who directed A Jitney Elopement?▼
A Jitney Elopement was directed by Charlie Chaplin and released in 1915. It is a comedy film.
How long is A Jitney Elopement?▼
A Jitney Elopement has a runtime of 0 hours and 25 minutes (25 minutes total).
Who stars in A Jitney Elopement?▼
The cast of A Jitney Elopement includes Charlie Chaplin as Suitor, the Fake Count, Edna Purviance as Edna, Ernest Van Pelt as Edna's Father, Leo White as Count Chloride de Lime, Edna's Suitor, Lloyd Bacon as Young Butler / Cop and more.
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