1916 The Vagabond A tramp tries to earn money by playing the violin, but he’s soon facing off against the jealous competition. Credits Director Charlie Chaplin Producers Charlie Chaplin , Henry P. Caulfield Writers Vincent Bryan , Charlie Chaplin Cinematographers Roland Totheroh , William C. Foster , Frank D. Williams Cast Charlie Chaplin , Edna Purviance , Eric Campbell , Charlotte Mineau , Albert Austin , Phyllis Allen , Lloyd Bacon , Henry Bergman , Frank J. Coleman , James T. Kelley Studio Lone Star Corporation Genre Comedy External IMDb Posters 5 US theatrical US international US character US teaser FY imax