The Adventurer
1917-10-22 | 26 minutes
Plot Summary
The daring convict no. 23, known as The Eel, escapes from prison and, after mocking his inept persecutors, saves the lives of three people in peril: a beautiful girl, her mother and an annoying suitor, only to get exhausted and almost drowned. Once he regains his strength at Judge Brown's home, he participates on an upper-class social party where he competes with the suitor for the favors of the charming Miss Brown. But prison guards are still after him…
Cast
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Charlie ChaplinThe Eel / Commodore Slick
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Edna PurvianceMiss Brown - The Girl
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Eric CampbellThe Suitor
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Henry BergmanJudge Brown - The Father / Docker
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Albert AustinThe Butler
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Phyllis AllenGoverness (uncredited)
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John RandParty Guest (uncredited)
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Loyal UnderwoodParty Guest (uncredited)
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Tiny SandfordPoliceman (uncredited)
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Frank J. ColemanPrison Guard (uncredited)
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