Easy Street
Seen it?1917 | 26 min | Comedy, Action
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and action fans. If you loved Sherlock Jr. or The Kid, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 26 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1917: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$10K worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Charlie Chaplin
- Charlie ChaplinThe Derelict
- Edna PurvianceThe Mission Worker
- Eric CampbellThe Bully
- Lloyd BaconJunkie (uncredited)
- Henry BergmanKidnapper (uncredited)
- Erich von Stroheim Jr.Baby (uncredited)
- Charlotte MineauBully's Wife (uncredited)
- Tom WoodChief of Police (uncredited)
- Janet SullyMother (uncredited)
- Frank J. ColemanPoliceman (uncredited)