No Father to Guide Him
Charley's battle-axe mother-in-law breaks up his marriage and tries to separate him from his son. Charlie abducts the boy for a father-son outing to the beach. The mother-in-law pursues and comedy ensues.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1925 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Leo McCarey |
| Runtime | 19 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.5/10 (1 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
Chaplin constructs the comedy on a poignant clash: the tender bond between father and son versus the grotesque tyranny of a mother-in-law. The film relies on the chase as its narrative engine, exploring visual gags and perfectly timed absurdity in domestic warfare.
What lingers after the final chase is the cathartic victory of heartfelt connection over rigid authority. A silent-era testament to love's resilience against familial dictatorship. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Leo McCarey
Best Watched
Best enjoyed on a bright afternoon, matching the film's breezy seaside escapism.
🎭 Cast
Charley Chase
Jimmy Jump
Katherine Grant
Jimmy's Wife
Mickey Bennett
The Jump Son
Josephine Crowell
Jimmy's Mother-in-Law
Duke Kahanamoku
The Lifeguard
William Colvin
Cop (uncredited)
Jack Gavin
Clothing Store Manager (uncredited)
Bull Montana
Wanted Kidnapper in Photo (uncredited)
Lyle Tayo
Milk Customer (uncredited)
Leo Willis
Detective (uncredited)
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