A Jitney Elopement
“Charlie Chaplin's fifth film for Essanay Films”
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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About A Jitney Elopement
A Jitney Elopement is a 1915 English-language comedy film directed by Charlie Chaplin. The cast is led by Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Ernest Van Pelt. It has a runtime of 0h 25m. Viewers rate it 5.8/10 across 100 ratings.
A Jitney Elopement was produced by The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company and made in United States of America. It was released on April 1, 1915, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Charlie Chaplin
- Writers
- Charlie Chaplin
- Release date
- April 1, 1915
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company
A Jitney Elopement cast & crew
A Jitney Elopement was directed by Charlie Chaplin and written by Charlie Chaplin.
The cast features Charlie Chaplin as Suitor, the Fake Count, Edna Purviance as Edna, Ernest Van Pelt as Edna's Father, Leo White as Count Chloride de Lime, Edna's Suitor, Lloyd Bacon as Young Butler / Cop, and Paddy McGuire as Old Butler / Cop.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Harry Ensign and it was produced by Jess Robbins.
Is A Jitney Elopement worth watching?
A Jitney Elopement holds an audience score of 5.8/10 from 61 ratings, a more divisive comedy films.
At 0h 25m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, A Jitney Elopement is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of A Jitney Elopement
Charlie Chaplin
Suitor, the Fake Count
Edna Purviance
Edna
Ernest Van Pelt
Edna's Father
Leo White
Count Chloride de Lime, Edna's Suitor
Lloyd Bacon
Young Butler / Cop
Paddy McGuire
Old Butler / Cop
Bud Jamison
Cop with Baton
Carl Stockdale
Cop
Fred Goodwins
Undetermined Role
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▸What language is A Jitney Elopement in?
A Jitney Elopement is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is A Jitney Elopement?
A Jitney Elopement runs 0 hours 25 minutes (25 minutes).
▸What is A Jitney Elopement rated?
A Jitney Elopement is rated NR. It holds a 5.8/10 audience score from 61 ratings.
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