Shanghaied

Overview

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.

Directed by Charlie Chaplin

Top cast

Charlie Chaplin

Tramp

Edna Purviance

Daughter of the Shipowner

Wesley Ruggles

Shipowner

Bud Jamison

Second Mate, The Other Man

Billy Armstrong

First Shanghaied Seaman

P

Paddy McGuire

Second Shanghaied Seaman

Leo White

Third Shanghaied Seaman

John Rand

Ship's Cook

F

Fred Goodwins

Cabin Boy in Coveralls

L

Lee Hill

Sailor in Rain Hat

Details