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His Career
Based on the novel “The Three of Us“ by Oles Dovitnyi. Student Viktor Borovskyi becomes a member of an illegal student revolutionary organization, which soon becomes of interest to the police. Once in jail, Viktor cannot stand the interrogations, gives out the addresses of the organization's members and becomes an informant. He informs the police about the upcoming assassination of one of the tsarist generals. During the assassination attempt, the police arrest a girl terrorist, but the general is killed by the bullet of another revolutionary.
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Plot Summary
In this silent short comedy, Charley Chase plays an ambitious but bumbling inventor struggling to find success. He attempts various inventions with disastrous results, much to the chagrin of his patient sweetheart and her disapproving father. Despite numerous setbacks and slapstick mishaps, Charley's persistent optimism shines through as he continues his quest for a groundbreaking creation.
Critical Reception
As a Hal Roach studio production from the silent era, 'His Career' is a characteristic example of Charley Chase's popular comedic style. While specific critical reviews from 1928 are scarce, films of this nature were generally well-received by audiences for their lighthearted humor and Chase's relatable persona as the everyman comedian.
What Reviewers Say
Charley Chase's signature blend of pathos and physical comedy is on full display.
The film showcases Chase's ability to create humor from everyday situations and relatable struggles.
A charming example of early 20th-century slapstick from the prolific Hal Roach studio.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this specific silent short film from 1928 is not readily available.
Fun Fact
Leo McCarey, who directed this short, went on to have a highly successful career in Hollywood, directing classics like 'Duck Soup' and 'An Affair to Remember'.
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