Edna Purviance Welcome to Paradise

Part 1 - EssanayPart 2 - MutualPart 3 - First National & LaterHome


Edna Purviance and Charlie Chaplin in Police

Edna being ordered out.


Edna Purviance Films - Part 2
 Mutual Films - 1916 - 1917
All Films Directed by Charles Chaplin



The Floorwalker - May 15, 1916
Other English Titles:
The Store
Edna Purviance and Charlie Chaplin in Police

In the film, you can see Edna stick her tongue out, before closing the door on her crooked bosses.
The Floorwalker - May 15, 1916




Charlie thinking how to get Edna out of the burning house.


The Fireman - June 12, 1916




Edna getting the whip from Eric Campbell.


The Vagabond - July 10, 1916




Edna still has trophies from winning dance contest in Los Angeles. She learned to dance as a young child in Nevada.



The Count - Sept. 4, 1916




Charlie...


The Pawnshop - Oct. 2, 1916




Edna tries to pass herself off as a man to get a job.


Behind the Screen - Nov. 13, 1916
Behind the Screen - Re-edited

Rare Extra - This rare image of Edna is from a 9.5 mm re-edited Behind the Screen film called Movie-Making. You will not find it on the more well known officially released versions.




Edna learned to roll skate and ice skate in Lovelock.


The Rink - Dec. 4, 1916



Eric having a bit of fun trying to impress Edna.


The Rink - Dec. 4, 1916




Working in Chaplin's films wasn't all easy. This whole scene happens so quick on film, people may not realize how much Edna was thrown around.


Easy Street - Jan. 22, 1917



Henry Bergman about to 'slam' Edna on the floor. Watch it slowly on film sometime. She wasn't hurt, but must went home with black and blue marks after some films.
Easy Street - Jan. 22, 1917




Eric Campbell's reaction after having his foot stomped on by Edna. Her response to his unwanted advantages.


The Cure - April 16, 1917


Edna Purviance and Charlie Chaplin in Police

On the boat with her 'mother'.

The Immigrant - June 17, 1917




It is not all 'cut and dry' working with Chaplin. Edna was actually an excellent swimmer.


The Adventurer - Oct. 22, 1917

Part 1 - EssanayPart 2 - MutualPart 3 - First National & LaterHome


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