The daring convict no. 23, known as The Eel, escapes from prison and, after mocking his inept persecutors, saves the lives of three people in peril: a beautiful girl, her mother and an annoying suitor, only to get exhausted and almost drowned. Once he regains his strength at Judge Brown's home, he participates on an upper-class social party where he competes with the suitor for the favors of the charming Miss Brown. But prison guards are still after him…
Charlie Chaplin | The Convict |
Edna Purviance | The Girl |
Eric Campbell | The Suitor |
Henry Bergman | The Father |
Albert Austin | The Butler |
Phyllis Allen | Governess |
Frank J. Coleman | Prison Guard |
Marta Golden | Mrs. Brown |
James T. Kelley | Old Man |
Monta Bell | Man |
Toraichi Kono | Chauffeur |
John Rand | Guest |