Movie
A Jitney Elopement
Charlie Chaplin's fifth film for Essanay Films
Edna's father wants her to marry wealthy Count He-Ha. Charlie, Edna's true love, impersonates the Count at dinner, but the real Count shows up and Charlie is thrown out. Later on Charlie and Edna are chased by her father, The Count, and three policeman. The pursuers drive off a pier.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
A Jitney Elopement opened in theaters April 1, 1915. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
Edna's father wants her to marry wealthy Count He-Ha. Charlie, Edna's true love, impersonates the Count at dinner, but the real Count shows up and Charlie is thrown out. Later on Charlie and Edna are chased by her father, The Count, and three policeman. The pursuers drive off a pier.
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Cast
Charlie ChaplinSuitor, the Fake Count
Edna PurvianceEdna
Leo WhiteCount Chloride de Lime, Edna's Suitor
Lloyd BaconYoung Butler / Cop
Bud JamisonCop with Baton
Carl StockdaleCopCredits
- Directed by
- Charlie Chaplin
- Written by
- Charlie Chaplin
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
Production
- The Essanay Film Manufacturing CompanyUnited States