🎬 Charlie Chaplin’s 'The Vagabond' (1916) – A Silent Classic of Heart and Humor
Step back into cinema history with 'The Vagabond', Charlie Chaplin’s 53rd film and a true gem from the silent era. Released on "July 10, 1916", this was Chaplin’s third collaboration with "Mutual Film Corporation" and starred longtime collaborators "Edna Purviance", "Eric Campbell", "Leo White", and "Lloyd Bacon".
Blending the iconic slapstick of 'The Tramp' with touching drama, 'The Vagabond' tells the story of a lonely musician who rescues a young woman from a cruel gypsy camp. As Charlie plays his violin for coins, fate leads him to Edna—battered, beautiful, and held captive. With comic brawls, tender moments, and a surprising love triangle, the film delivers both laughter and emotional depth.
Directed and starred by "Charlie Chaplin", this short film remains one of his early masterpieces, showcasing his gift for storytelling that transcends words.
🎻 Experience one of the earliest examples of silent drama-comedy at its finest.
