The read
It runs a compact 27m.
Synopsis
A shipowner intends to scuttle his ship on its last voyage to get the insurance money. Charlie, a tramp in love with the owner's daughter, is grabbed by the captain and promises to help him shanghai some seamen. The daughter stows away to follow Charlie. Charlie assists in the galley and attempts to serve food during a gale.
Ratings
IMDb6.1/10
67 audience votes
Key crew
- Charlie ChaplinWriter
- Charlie ChaplinDirector
Cast
- Charlie ChaplinTramp
- Edna PurvianceDaughter of the Shipowner
- Wesley RugglesShipowner
- Bud JamisonSecond Mate, The Other Man
- Billy ArmstrongFirst Shanghaied Seaman
- Paddy McGuireSecond Shanghaied Seaman
- Leo WhiteThird Shanghaied Seaman
- John RandShip's Cook
- Fred GoodwinsCabin Boy in Coveralls
- Lee HillSailor in Rain Hat
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Themes
black and whitesilent filmshort film