Shanghaied (1915)
A shipowner intends to scuttle his ship on its last voyage to get the insurance money. Charlie, a tramp in love with the owner's daughter, is grabbed by the captain and promises to help him shanghai some seamen. The daughter stows away to follow Charlie. Charlie assists in the galley and attempts to serve food during a gale.
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Charlie ChaplinTramp
Edna PurvianceDaughter of the Shipowner
Wesley RugglesShipowner
Bud JamisonSecond Mate, The Other Man
Billy ArmstrongFirst Shanghaied Seaman
Paddy McGuireSecond Shanghaied Seaman
Leo WhiteThird Shanghaied Seaman
John RandShip's CookFred GoodwinsCabin Boy in CoverallsLee HillSailor in Rain HatKeywords
Movie DNA
Genre affinityComedyTheme affinityShort · Black And White · Silent FilmDialogue densityComedyPacingShortDirector preference191835Actor preference203547 · 299686 · 437904
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Frequently asked questions about Shanghaied
What is Shanghaied about?
A shipowner intends to scuttle his ship on its last voyage to get the insurance money. Charlie, a tramp in love with the owner's daughter, is grabbed by the captain and promises to help him shanghai some seamen. The daughter stows away to follow Charlie. Charlie assists in the galley and attempts to serve food during a gale.
How long is Shanghaied?
Shanghaied has a runtime of 27 minutes.