Chase Me Charlie
Chase Me Charlie

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Chase Me Charlie

1918
Movie
46 min
English

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

Insights

Director: B.F. KeithGenres: Comedy, Short

Plot Summary

This short film is a compilation of footage, primarily featuring behind-the-scenes moments and outtakes from the filming of a Buster Keaton short, interspersed with appearances by other comedians like Ben Turpin and Billy West. It offers a humorous and informal glimpse into the early days of silent film production, showing the stars in a more relaxed and unscripted environment.

Critical Reception

As a compilation of outtakes and behind-the-scenes footage rather than a narrative film, "Chase Me Charlie" was not subject to traditional critical reviews. Its value lies in its historical documentation of early film production and the personalities involved, offering a rare look at the lighter side of silent comedy.

What Reviewers Say

  • Offers a charming, informal look at early silent film sets.

  • Valuable as a historical curiosity rather than a traditional film.

  • Provides amusing glimpses of comedians outside of their scripted roles.

Google audience: As this is a very old and specialized film primarily composed of outtakes, there isn't readily available public commentary from Google users. Its appeal is limited to film historians and devoted fans of early cinema.

Fun Fact

The film is notable for featuring Charlie Chaplin in a rare, uncredited appearance, alongside other prominent silent film comedians like Ben Turpin and Billy West, in what appears to be a behind-the-scenes reel.

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