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Shanghaied

Name: Shanghaied
Director: Charlie Chaplin
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1915-10-04
Cast: Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Wesley Ruggles, Bud Jamison, Billy Armstrong

Comedy

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 ChaplinEdna PurvianceWesley RugglesBud JamisonBilly ArmstrongPaddy McGuireLeo WhiteJohn RandFred GoodwinsLee Hill

Director

Charlie Chaplin

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