A Jitney Elopement (1915)
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Charlie Chaplin's fifth film for Essanay Films
Edna's father wants her to marry wealthy Count He-Ha. Charlie, Edna's true love, impersonates the Count at dinner, but the real Count shows up and Charlie is thrown out. Later on Charlie and Edna are chased by her father, The Count, and three policeman. The pursuers drive off a pier.
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Charlie ChaplinSuitor, the Fake Count
Edna PurvianceEdnaErnest Van PeltEdna's Father
Leo WhiteCount Chloride de Lime, Edna's Suitor
Lloyd BaconYoung Butler / Cop
Paddy McGuireOld Butler / Cop
Bud JamisonCop with Baton
Carl StockdaleCopFred GoodwinsUndetermined RoleKeywords
Movie DNA
Genre affinityComedyTheme affinityShort · Black And White · Silent FilmDialogue densityComedyPacingShortDirector preference191835Actor preference280215 · 299686 · 223562
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What is A Jitney Elopement about?
Edna's father wants her to marry wealthy Count He-Ha. Charlie, Edna's true love, impersonates the Count at dinner, but the real Count shows up and Charlie is thrown out. Later on Charlie and Edna are chased by her father, The Count, and three policeman. The pursuers drive off a pier.
How long is A Jitney Elopement?
A Jitney Elopement has a runtime of 25 minutes.