The Adventurer is an American short comedy film made in 1917 written and directed by Charlie Chaplin, and is the last of the twelve films made under contract for the Mutual Film Corporation.

Plot and characters:

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 Campbell who died on December 20, 1917 in a drunk driving accident.

Cast:
Charles Chaplin - The Convict
Edna Purviance - The Girl
Eric Campbell - The Suitor
Henry Bergman - The Father
Albert Austin - The Butler
Marta Golden
May White - Lady

Directed by:
- Charles Chaplin
- Edward Brewer (technical director)
Produced by: John Jasper
Written by:
- Charles Chaplin (scenario)
- Vincent Bryan (scenario)
- Maverick Terrell (scenario)
Starring:
- Charles Chaplin
- Edna Purviance
- Eric Campbell
Cinematography:
- Roland Totheroh
- George C. Zalibra
Edited by Charles Chaplin
Distributed by Mutual Film Corporation
Release date October 22, 1917

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