The Tramp (film)

The Tramp
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Charlie Chaplin
Written by	Charlie Chaplin
Produced by	Jess Robbins
Starring	Charlie Chaplin Edna Purviance
Cinematography	Harry Ensign
Edited by	Charlie Chaplin
Distributed by	Essanay Studios General Film Company
Release date	April 11, 1915 (1915-04-11)
Running time	26 minutes
Country	United States
Language	Silent (English intertitles)

The Tramp is the sixth film directed by Charlie Chaplin for Essanay Studios, released in 1915. It was Chaplin's fifth and final film produced at Essanay's Niles, California studio.^[1] The Tramp marked the emergence of The Tramp character, a role Chaplin had played in earlier films but with a more emotional depth, showing a caring side towards others. The film also stars Edna Purviance as the farmer's daughter and Ernest Van Pelt as Edna's father. The outdoor scenes were filmed on location near Niles.