The Adventurer (1917) Charlie Chaplin

Charlie Chaplin plays an escaped convict who flees from prison guards and eventually saves a wealthy family from drowning. Mistaken for a gentleman, he's invited to their mansion where he mingles with high society. His true identity creates comic chaos as he tries to maintain his disguise while pursued by guards. The film features Chaplin's signature physical comedy with elaborate chase sequences and slapstick humor. As the final film in Chaplin's groundbreaking Mutual contract, it showcases his refined comedic style with expertly timed gags involving social class misunderstandings. The story follows the Little Tramp character through various misadventures as he navigates the contrast between his criminal status and the refined world he temporarily inhabits.