The Adventurer

The Adventurer

Directed by Charlie Chaplin

Produced by Lone Star Corporation

191726 min6.9 / 10

A lighthearted silent-era slapstick romp where a charming escaped convict wins hearts through heroic rescues and witty social maneuvering, all while evading bumbling authorities.

The daring convict no. 23, known as The Eel, escapes from prison and, after mocking his inept persecutors, saves the lives of three people in peril: a beautiful girl, her mother and an annoying suitor, only to get exhausted and almost drowned. Once he regains his strength at Judge Brown's home, he participates on an upper-class social party where he competes with the suitor for the favors of the charming Miss Brown. But prison guards are still after him…

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