Charlie Chaplin's "The Adventurer" (1917)

Charlie Chaplin's 62nd Film Released Oct. 22 1917 The Adventurer is a short comedy film written and directed by Charlie Chaplin. It is the last out of the twelve films made while he was under contract for the Mutual Film Corportation. Chaplin plays an escaped convict on the run from prison guards. He falls into favor with a wealthy family after he saves a young lady (Edna Purviance) from drowning, but her suitor (Eric Campbell) does everything he can to have Chaplin apprehended by the officials. The film also stars Henry Bergman, and Albert Austin, and marked the final film of his co-star Eric

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Where can I watch Charlie Chaplin's "The Adventurer" for free?

You can stream Charlie Chaplin's "The Adventurer" (1917) free and legally on OldReel, via the Internet Archive.

Is Charlie Chaplin's "The Adventurer" in the public domain?

Yes — it is in the public domain and can be watched and shared freely.