Movie
Shanghaied
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.
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Checked Sep 2, 2026
Shanghaied opened in theaters October 4, 1915. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
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.
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Cast
Charlie ChaplinTramp
Edna PurvianceDaughter of the Shipowner
Wesley RugglesShipowner
Bud JamisonSecond Mate, The Other Man
Billy ArmstrongFirst Shanghaied Seaman
Leo WhiteThird Shanghaied Seaman
John RandShip's CookCredits
- Directed by
- Charlie Chaplin
- Written by
- Charlie Chaplin
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
Production
- The Essanay Film Manufacturing CompanyUnited States