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The Immigrant (1917) 20 min
This light-hearted silent comedy brings Charlie Chaplin to America as an immigrant. "The Tramp" crosses the Atlantic and meets a lady friend along the way. Included is the famous restaurant scene where Chaplin struggles to find a way to pay for the meal.
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