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Movie poster: The Vagabond (1916)
🎬 Movie

The Vagabond

1916 · 24 min Comedy
6.8 / 10 · TMDB

A tramp tries to earn money by playing the violin, but he’s soon facing off against the jealous competition.

📋 Film Details

Year 1916
Country United States of America
Genre Comedy
Director Charlie Chaplin
Runtime 24 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.8/10 (134 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

This is a comedy that knows its limits. Doesn't reach for grotesque when irony is enough, doesn't ask the audience to take things too seriously.

Worth watching for a good mood and a couple of genuinely funny moments. Doesn't promise depth — but doesn't pretend to have it either.

Good for watching with people who need to unwind after a long day. Not for those seeking depth.

Director: Charlie Chaplin

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: With friends or a partner when you don't want anything complicated. Good mood guaranteed.

🎭 Cast

Charlie Chaplin

Charlie Chaplin

The Saloon Violinist

Edna Purviance

Edna Purviance

The Gypsy Drudge

Eric Campbell

Eric Campbell

The Gypsy Chief

Charlotte Mineau

Charlotte Mineau

The Mother

Albert Austin

Albert Austin

Trombonist (uncredited)

Phyllis Allen

Phyllis Allen

(uncredited)

Lloyd Bacon

Lloyd Bacon

Artist (uncredited)

Henry Bergman

Henry Bergman

(uncredited)

Frank J. Coleman

Frank J. Coleman

Gypsy and Musician (uncredited)

James T. Kelley

James T. Kelley

Gypsy and Musician (uncredited)

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