Shanghaied
A lighthearted silent comedy built on physical gags and romantic mishap, where a lovable tramp navigates shipboard chaos to win the girl.
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.
Essence
Ensemble
Charlie Chaplin
Tramp
Edna Purviance
Daughter of the Shipowner
Wesley Ruggles
Shipowner
Bud Jamison
Second Mate, The Other Man
Billy Armstrong
First Shanghaied Seaman
Paddy McGuire
Second Shanghaied Seaman
Leo White
Third Shanghaied Seaman
John Rand
Ship's Cook
Fred Goodwins
Cabin Boy in Coveralls
Lee Hill
Sailor in Rain Hat
Closest match
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same mood
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Go darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Something gentler
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Hidden gem
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
