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Movie
Easy Street
Released: January 22, 1917 (1917)
Runtime: 26 minutes
Genres: Comedy, Action
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.
Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)
- Janet Sully as Mother (uncredited)
Age at release: 50
- Henry Bergman as Kidnapper (uncredited)
Age at release: 48
- Leo White as Policeman (uncredited)
Age at release: 43
- Eric Campbell as The Bully
Age at release: 37
- Charlotte Mineau as Bully's Wife (uncredited)
Age at release: 30
- Frank J. Coleman as Policeman (uncredited)
Age at release: 28
- Charlie Chaplin as The Derelict
Age at release: 27
- Tom Wood as Chief of Police (uncredited)
Age at release: 22
- Edna Purviance as The Mission Worker
Age at release: 21
- Erich von Stroheim Jr. as Baby (uncredited)
Age at release: 0
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- John Rand as Policeman / Tramp (uncredited)
Age at release: 45
- Albert Austin as Policeman / Preacher (uncredited)
Age at release: 34
- Loyal Underwood as Policeman / Father (uncredited)
Age at release: 23
- James T. Kelly as Policeman / Missionary (uncredited)
Age at release: Unknown