The Pilgrim

The Pilgrim (1923)

  • 74% of users liked it
    (409 ratings)

In the final film of his First National contract (an early working title was The Tail End), Charlie Chaplin spoofs small-town life and morality. Chaplin is an escaped convict who steals the clothes of a swimming minister. At the railroad station he nearly gives himself away by guiltily running away… More

Unrated,
Directed By
Genres
Classics, Comedy
In Theaters
Feb 26, 1923 Wide

Critic Reviews

  • Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews

    This excellent comedy was a transitional film that led the way to Chaplin's greatest films.

See more critic ratings and reviews on Rotten Tomatoes

Fresh (60% or more critics rated the movie positively)

Rotten (59% or fewer critics rated the movie positively)

Featured Audience Ratings

  • Chris B


    This is another Chaplin film dealing with a touchy subject, religion, and still being hilarious without being offensive to anyone as well. This was his last short for First National and was an early indication at how his style had developed and progressed and a basis for what his… More

  • Ivan D


    Charlie Chaplin made this short about mistaken identity in the fashion of "We're No Angels" in 1923, but the plot and comic sequences are very far ahead of its time. The ending was very surprising, as we all thought the Tramp will have peace and quiet in Mexico, there… More

Currently unavailable on Flixster

Also available on

Other Retailers

Not Available
Not Available
Not Available

Subscription Services

Not Available
Not Available
Not Available

Cast

See more (19)