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.
Charlie Chaplin | Tramp | |
Billy Armstrong | First Shanghaied Seaman | |
Lawrence A. Bowes | Mate | |
Fred Goodwins | Cabin Boy in Coveralls | |
Lee Hill | Sailor in Rain Hat | |
Bud Jamison | Second Mate - The Other Man | |
Paddy McGuire | Second Shanghaied Seaman | |
Edna Purviance | Daughter of the Shipowner | |
John Rand | Ship's Cook | |
Wesley Ruggles | Shipowner | |
Leo White | Third Shanghaied Seaman |
Director | Charlie Chaplin | |
Writer | Charlie Chaplin | |
Producer | Jess Robbins | |
Musician | Robert Israel | |
Photography | Harry Ensign |