A Modern Columbus

IMDb link: 0008133
IMDb rating: 7.5 (9,952 votes)
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Short
Director: Charles Chaplin
Cast: Edna Purviance, Eric Campbell, Albert Austin and others

Release date: 17 Jun 1917
Release year: 1917
Runtime: 30 minutes
Country: United States
Keywords: coin, national film registry, slapstick comedy, new york city, the little tramp character, steamship, hunger, beans, loss of mother, mother daughter relationship

Plot:

Aboard a large steamer ship crammed with immigrants, a hopeful Charlie crosses the Atlantic, battling with seasickness. As he wins at gambling, Charlie takes pity on the struggling single mother, Edna, and decides to share some of his money--his risky approach will soon lead to a wonderful friendship. However, when the ship finally arrives in New York, the two friends are separated, only to reunite in a restaurant, merrily chatting over a hearty lunch. But, can Charlie pay for their meal?

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