
The Vagabond
1916 · short film · 24 min · ★ 6.8
A tramp tries to earn money by playing the violin, but he’s soon facing off against the jealous competition.
Also known as Gypsy Life
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Details
- Years
- 1916
- Release date
- 1916-07-10
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 24 min
- TMDB rating
- 6.8/10 (134 votes)
Themes
- violin
- painter
- violinist
Cast & crew

Charlie Chaplin
as The Saloon Violinist

Edna Purviance
as The Gypsy Drudge

Eric Campbell
as The Gypsy Chief

Charlotte Mineau
as The Mother

Albert Austin
as Trombonist (uncredited)

Phyllis Allen
as (uncredited)

Lloyd Bacon
as Artist (uncredited)

Henry Bergman
as (uncredited)

Frank J. Coleman
as Gypsy and Musician (uncredited)

James T. Kelley
as Gypsy and Musician (uncredited)
Directed by Charlie Chaplin