Chimmie Fadden Out West
Chimmie Fadden Out West

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Chimmie Fadden Out West

1915
Movie
50 min
English

Chimmie is sent to Death Valley CA as part of a railroad scheme. He's to pretend to have discovered gold there, then set a new transcontinental record heading east. It doesn't quite work out that way.

Insights

Director: B. Reeves EasonGenres: Comedy, Western

Plot Summary

In this silent comedy, Chimmie Fadden, a streetwise New York City youth, finds himself in the Wild West. Through a series of misadventures and encounters with local characters, Chimmie navigates the rugged frontier. The film follows his attempts to adapt to a new environment and the humorous situations that arise from his city sensibilities clashing with western ways.

Critical Reception

As a silent film from 1915, contemporary critical reception is difficult to ascertain in detail. However, films of this era, particularly comedies and westerns, were generally popular entertainment. Surviving information suggests it was a lighthearted diversion typical of the period's cinematic offerings.

What Reviewers Say

  • A brief silent comedy that offers lighthearted amusement.

  • Features Chimmie Fadden in a western setting, leading to culture-clash humor.

  • A typical example of early 20th-century popular filmmaking.

Google audience: No specific audience reviews are available for this early silent film. Generally, films of this nature were enjoyed for their escapist entertainment value.

Fun Fact

This film is a sequel to "Chimmie Fadden" (1915), continuing the adventures of the titular character in a new setting.

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