Easy Street (1917)

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.

Directed by: Charlie Chaplin

Starring: Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Eric Campbell, Lloyd Bacon, Henry Bergman, Erich von Stroheim Jr.

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