The Immigrant (A Modern Columbus) (Broke) (Hello U.S.A.) (The New World)

The Immigrant (A Modern Columbus) (Broke) (Hello U.S.A.) (The New World) (1917)

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Charles Chaplin's next-to-last Mutual Studios 2-reeler is as funny as his other 11 Mutual entries, though there's a stronger inner lining of poignancy. En route by boat from an unnamed country, immigrant Chaplin tries to make the best of the nausea-inducing rough seas. He then befriends… More

Unrated,
Directed By
Genres
Classics, Comedy
In Theaters
Jun 17, 1917 Wide

Critic Reviews

  • Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews

    It appealed largely to Charlie's urban working class audience.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Carlos M


    One of the most entertaining of Chaplin's short silents, very funny and delightful, and the scene in the restaurant is non-stop laughs.

  • Dean M


    Charlie Chaplin made this slient film so emotionally and funny.

  • Ken S


    Only Chaplin could make so much out of a scene with merely a coin, a hole in his pocket and an angry waiter

  • Chris B


    A great two-reeler from Chaplin that has all his trademarks throughout it's short 25 minute length; slapstick timed flawlessly, a simple story and above all a heartfelt and sincere character who against all odds overcomes and prevails. "The Immigrant" was a great… More

  • matt s


    Has some funny moments, especially the rocking-boat dinner scene, but for a short black-and-white film, I thought it was a bit too long. Go figure.

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