The Caretaker's Daughter
The two-reel silent film comedy The Caretaker's Daughter was distributed by Pathe in 1925. Produced by the prolific Hal Roach, the film stars the great Charley Chase in a case of multiple incarnations!
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1925 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Leo McCarey |
| Runtime | 20 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 2.7/10 (3 votes) |
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The film constructs its humor on the classic foundation of mistaken identity and generational conflict, relying on the visual grammar of silent cinema. It explores physical comedy through Charley Chase's precise timing and expressive reactions, building momentum through a series of escalating misunderstandings.
What lingers after the final reel is the charm of a simpler comedic language, where a raised eyebrow or a frantic chase could convey volumes. The resolution, achieved through cleverness rather than force, feels both satisfying and timeless. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Leo McCarey
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With a light heart on a lazy afternoon, to savor the silent-era slapstick and clever visual wit.
🎭 Cast
Charley Chase
The Young Married Man
Katherine Grant
The Young Married Man's Wife
George Siegmann
The Gunman - Prospective Car Buyer
William J. Kelly
The Young Husband's Boss
James Parrott
The Caretaker (as Jimmie Parrott)
James Finlayson
The Prohibition Sleuth (as Jimmie Finlayson)
Symona Boniface
The Gunman's Wife
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