The Tramp
1915·26 min·US
Director: Charlie Chaplin
Comedy
The Little Fellow finds the girl of his dreams and work on a family farm. He helps defend the farm against criminals, and all seems well, until he discovers the girl of his dreams already has someone in her life. Unwilling to be a problem in their lives, he takes to the road, though he is seen skipping and swinging his cane as if happy to be back on the road where he knows he belongs.
The Little Fellow finds the girl of his dreams and work on a family farm. He helps defend the farm against criminals, and all seems well, until he discovers the girl of his dreams already has someone in her life. Unwilling to be a problem in their lives, he takes to the road, though he is seen skipping and swinging his cane as if happy to be back on the road where he knows he belongs.
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The Tramp | film by Chaplin [1915] — Britannica
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The Tramp (11 April 1915) — Chaplin: Film by Film
Detailed analysis of this pivotal film introducing pathos to Chaplin comedy and establishing the iconic farewell scene.
Cast
Crew
Charlie Chaplin
writer
Harry Ensign
cinematographer
