Shanghaied

Shanghaied

6.0IMDb Score
Released:1915-10-04
Genre:Comedy
Duration:27 min
Director:Charlie Chaplin
Actors:Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Wesley Ruggles, Bud Jamison, Billy Armstrong
Production:The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company

Overview:

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.

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