is Charlie Chaplin's sixth film for

and was released in 1915. Directed by Chaplin, it was the fifth and last film made at Essanay's

studio.

marked the beginning of

character most known today, even though Chaplin played the character in earlier films. This film marked the first departure from his more

character in the earlier films, with a sad ending and showing he cared for others, rather than just himself. The film co-stars

as the farmer's daughter and

as Edna's father. The outdoor scenes were filmed on location near Niles.