The Tramp (film)

The Tramp
The Tramp
	Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Charlie Chaplin
Written by	Charlie Chaplin
Produced by	Jess Robbins
Starring	Charlie Chaplin; Edna Purviance
Cinematography	Harry Ensign
Edited by	Charlie Chaplin
Distributed by	Essanay Studios; General Film Company
Release date	April 11, 1915;
Running time	26 minutes
Country	United States
Language	Silent (English intertitles)

The Tramp is the sixth film directed by Charlie Chaplin for Essanay Studios, released in 1915. It was Chaplin's fifth and final film produced at Essanay's Niles, California studio.^[1] The Tramp marked the emergence of The Tramp character, a role Chaplin had played in earlier films but with a more emotional depth, showing a caring side towards others. The film also stars Edna Purviance as the farmer's daughter and Ernest Van Pelt as Edna's father. The outdoor scenes were filmed on location near Niles.

Plot

The film begins with the Tramp walking down the road, narrowly escaping two cars. Seeking refuge on a farm, he faces various humorous situations, including a hobo trading his sandwich for a brick. The Tramp comes to the aid of a farmer's daughter who is harassed by a hobo. As the story unfolds, the Tramp engages in farm work, gets involved in a tiff with a farmhand, and foils a planned robbery. However, upon realizing the farmer's daughter is already in a relationship, the Tramp decides to leave, leaving a heartfelt letter behind. The film ends with the Tramp walking away alone on the road he came in.

Cast

Charlie Chaplin as "The Tramp" during the film

Charlie Chaplin as The Tramp
Edna Purviance as Farmer's daughter
Lloyd Bacon as Edna's fiancé/Second thief
Leo White as First thief
Bud Jamison as Third thief
Ernest Van Pelt as Farmer, Edna's father
Paddy McGuire as Farmhand
Billy Armstrong as Minister

Reception

The Tramp faced cuts by city and state film censorship boards, including a scene of Chaplin sitting in a sewage drainage pipe after burning his posterior, cut by the Chicago Board of Censors.^[2]

References

^ "Progressive Silent Film List: The Tramp". silentera.com. Retrieved 2010-11-02.
^ "Official Cut-Outs by the Chicago Board of Censors". Exhibitors Herald. 6 (14). New York City: Exhibitors Herald Company: 29. March 30, 1918.

External links

Data

Film

The Tramp is available for free viewing and download at the Internet Archive
The Tramp on YouTube

[silentera-1] "Progressive Silent Film List: The Tramp". silentera.com. Retrieved 2010-11-02.

[2] "Official Cut-Outs by the Chicago Board of Censors". Exhibitors Herald. 6 (14). New York City: Exhibitors Herald Company: 29. March 30, 1918.

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