Shanghaied

Name: Shanghaied
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1915-10-04
Duration: 27 min
Rating: 5.9
Cast: Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Wesley Ruggles, Bud Jamison, Billy Armstrong

1915·Movie·NR·27 min·★ 5.9(64)

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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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About Shanghaied

Shanghaied is a 1915 English-language comedy film directed by Charlie Chaplin. The cast is led by Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Wesley Ruggles. It has a runtime of 0h 27m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Mometu.

Shanghaied was produced by The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company and made in United States of America. It was released on October 4, 1915, and carries a NR certification.

Director: Charlie Chaplin
Writers: Charlie Chaplin
Release date: October 4, 1915
Original language: English
Age rating: NR
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Production: The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company

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Shanghaied cast & crew

Shanghaied was directed by Charlie Chaplin and written by Charlie Chaplin.

The cast features Charlie Chaplin as Tramp, Edna Purviance as Daughter of the Shipowner, Wesley Ruggles as Shipowner, Bud Jamison as Second Mate, The Other Man, Billy Armstrong as First Shanghaied Seaman, and Paddy McGuire as Second Shanghaied Seaman.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Harry Ensign and it was produced by Jess Robbins.

Is Shanghaied worth watching?

Shanghaied holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 64 ratings, a more divisive comedy films.

At 0h 27m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy comedy, Shanghaied is worth a place on your watchlist.

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