Pursued by a cop, Lloyd tries desperately to demonstrate that he has a job so he won't be pinched as a bum, including posing as a peanut-vendor, shoe-shiner and balloon-man. He helps corn-remedy sales by hitting the feet of passersby with a hammer, and eventually he and the cop accidentally get high when opium is burned during a raid on Chinatown.
The Vagrant, a seminal silent comedy, presents a world where the lines between reality and farce are continually blurred. Lloyd, the film's protagonist, embodies the spirit of resourcefulness, adopting an array of guises to evade the authorities. His transformations, from a peanut vendor to a shoe shiner, are a testame...
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Hugh Fay
Reggie Morris
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"The Vagrant, a seminal silent comedy, presents a world where the lines between reality and farce are continually blurred. Lloyd, the film's protagonist, embodies the spirit of resourcefulness, adopting an array of guises to evade the authorities. His transformations, from a peanut vendor to a shoe shiner, are a testament to his cunning and desperation. As he navigates the city streets, Lloyd's antics inadvertently boost corn remedy sales by hammering the feet of passersby, leading to a series of..."
Tom Wilson
Archie Mayo
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