Steve Murphy

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Characters played by Steve Murphy

A Pickpocket — The Circus (1928)

The actual thief responsible for the incident that begins A Tramp's circus career. To avoid detection, A Pickpocket hides a stolen wallet and watch in the Tramp's pocket, causing the hungry drifter to be mistaken for the culprit and chased by both the police and the thief.

Real Electrical Engineer — The Electric House (1922)

The Real Electrical Engineer is the qualified electrician who is turned away when the Millionaire gives the installation job to Buster instead. He becomes Buster's rival and plans revenge after losing the work. Their conflict helps turn the home's connected chairs, appliances, and other electrical devices into instruments of retaliation.

Career Overview

Steve Murphy has 22 screen credits in a career dating back to 1914. Their work is anchored in the Charlie Chaplin Classic Films universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Hole in the Wall, Cops, The Girl from Frisco. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Gender
male
Known Credits
22
Birth Date
1876-12-25
Birth Place
Providence, Rhode Island, USA

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