“Easy Street” (1917) starring Charlie Chaplin / Z-View

Easy Street (1917)

Director:  Charles Chaplin

Writer:  Charles Chaplin, Vincent Bryan, Maverick Terrell

Stars: Charles Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Eric Campbell, Albert Austin, Lloyd Bacon and Henry Bergman 

Tagline:  None.

The Plot…

When a tramp (Chaplin) meets a mission worker, he is inspired to get a job and win her over.  The only job that he can find is as a policeman on Easy Street.  The folks living on Easy Street are terrorized by a huge bully.  He beats and robs at will.  The police that have been sent in before have had no luck in bringing him in.  What chance does the little tramp have against a giant?

Thoughts (beware of spoilers)…

The scene with Chaplin using a street lamp to fight the bully is inspired.

Easy Street (1917) rates 3 of 5 stars.