The read
It runs a compact 26m.
Synopsis
A derelict, huddled under the steps of a missionary church, feels enlightened by the sermon of a passionate preacher and infatuated by the beauty of the congregation's pianist, in such a way that he tries to improve his life of poverty by becoming a policeman. His first assignment will be to patrol along Easy Street, the turf of a vicious bully and his criminal gang.
Ratings
IMDb7.4/10
189 audience votes
Key crew
- Charlie ChaplinScreenplay
- Charlie ChaplinDirector
- Vincent BryanScreenplay
- Maverick TerrellScreenplay
Cast
- Charlie ChaplinThe Derelict
- Edna PurvianceThe Mission Worker
- Eric CampbellThe Bully
- Lloyd BaconJunkie (uncredited)
- Henry BergmanKidnapper (uncredited)
- Erich von Stroheim Jr.Baby (uncredited)
- Charlotte MineauBully's Wife (uncredited)
- Tom WoodChief of Police (uncredited)
- Janet SullyMother (uncredited)
- Frank J. ColemanPoliceman (uncredited)
- Leo WhitePoliceman (uncredited)
- Loyal UnderwoodPoliceman / Father (uncredited)
Stills
Themes
drug abuseslapstick comedypolice officercriminal gangmissionary church