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The Adventurer

191726mNo ratings yet
  • Adventure
  • Comedy

Overview

The daring convict no. 23, known as The Eel, escapes from prison and, after mocking his inept persecutors, saves the lives of three people in peril: a beautiful girl, her mother and an annoying suitor, only to get exhausted and almost drowned. Once he regains his strength at Judge Brown's home, he participates on an upper-class social party where he competes with the suitor for the favors of the charming Miss Brown. But prison guards are still after him…

Keywords

  • upper class
  • slapstick comedy
  • escaped convict
  • fake identity
  • house party
  • manhunt
  • rescue from drowning
  • short film

Details

Status
Released
Release date
October 22, 1917
Original language
English
Countries
United States of America
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
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