A Jitney Elopement
Charlie Chaplin's fifth film for Essanay Films
Directed by Charlie Chaplin
Produced by The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company
A lighthearted silent comedy built on physical gags and romantic mischief, where Charlie's impersonation scheme and subsequent chase deliver slapstick humor and a triumphant elopement.
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.
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