Easy Street

1917 · 26 min · Comedy, Action

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.

Director: Charlie Chaplin
Writers: Charlie Chaplin, Vincent Bryan, Maverick Terrell
Released: January 22, 1917
Language: English