Shanghaied (1915)

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A shipowner intends to scuttle his ship on its last voyage to get the insurance money. Charlie, a tramp in love with the owner's daughter, is grabbed by the captain and promises to help him shanghai some seamen. The daughter stows away to follow Charlie. Charlie assists in the galley and attempts to serve food during a gale.

• Released: 1915-10-04
• Genres: Comedy
• Runtime: 27m
• Status: Released
• TMDB rating: 6.0/10 from 67 votes

Directed by Charlie Chaplin.

Top cast

• Charlie Chaplin as Tramp
• Edna Purviance as Daughter of the Shipowner
• Wesley Ruggles as Shipowner
• Bud Jamison as Second Mate, The Other Man
• Billy Armstrong as First Shanghaied Seaman
• Paddy McGuire as Second Shanghaied Seaman
• Leo White as Third Shanghaied Seaman
• John Rand as Ship's Cook
• Fred Goodwins as Cabin Boy in Coveralls
• Lee Hill as Sailor in Rain Hat

Full cast & crew

Where to watch Shanghaied

• United States: watch free on Public Domain Movies, Mometu

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