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Chase Me Charlie

1918 · 46 min Comedy
6.7 / 10 · TMDB

Chase Me Charlie was an anthology consisting of excerpts from several of Chaplin's short films made for the Essanay Company, including The Tramp, Shanghaied, In the Park and The Bank. The 1918 film-- fourteen years later-- was re released, this time with music and narration. The score was written by Elias Breeskin and the narration was spoken by Teddy Bergman who later changed his name to Alan Reed

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Year 1918
Country United States of America
Genre Comedy
Director Charlie Chaplin
Runtime 46 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.7/10 (3 votes)

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The film constructs a surprisingly cohesive journey from an anthology of Chaplin's Essanay shorts, weaving them into a continuous tapestry of the Tramp's misadventures. It relies on the timeless, balletic physicality of Chaplin's performance, where every stumble and hat-tip is a note in a visual comedy concerto.

What lingers after the final chase is the charm of silent-era storytelling at its most inventive and heartfelt. The added score and narration from its later release provide a curious historical frame for Chaplin's foundational work. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Charlie Chaplin

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Best enjoyed as a lighthearted, historical treat, perfect for a relaxed evening of classic physical comedy.

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