The Candy Kid
A Fake Chaplin movie with Billy West as the tramp.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1917 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Arvid E. Gillstrom |
| Runtime | 13 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 4.5/10 (3 votes) |
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The film constructs its comedy around a precise, almost caricatured imitation of Chaplin's mannerisms and appearance, relying on this mimicry as its primary comedic device. The plot explores classic silent short structures where physical humor and visual gags take precedence over narrative depth.
What lingers after viewing is the curious phenomenon of early Hollywood imitation pictures, which capitalized on a superstar's image. It's a historical artifact that shows how iconic figures were reflected in the era's mass production. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Arvid E. Gillstrom
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Watch as a curious period piece, with popcorn and among fans of silent film antics.
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