Post by Jep Gambardella on Feb 12, 2024 21:46:05 GMT
I say “Charlie Chaplin” but in fact the main role of Tillie was played by an actress named Marie Dressler who was apparently a big star at the time. Chaplin played a secondary role, for the last time in his career. He pretends to be romantically interested in her but in reality only wants her money. It’s a moderately funny slapstick comedy, worth watching in 2024 more as a curiosity than for genuine laughs (of which there are some, to be fair).
Random observations:
- This being a Keystone production, I now know where the expression “Keystone Cops” originates from!
- In this movie and in two of the shorts that are included in the DVD, Chaplin plays a character that may look like the adorable “Tramp” that would become world famous later, but clearly doesn’t act like him. He’s a prick constantly picking fights and hitting and kicking people for no good reason. That was surprising to see.
Random observations:
- This being a Keystone production, I now know where the expression “Keystone Cops” originates from!
- In this movie and in two of the shorts that are included in the DVD, Chaplin plays a character that may look like the adorable “Tramp” that would become world famous later, but clearly doesn’t act like him. He’s a prick constantly picking fights and hitting and kicking people for no good reason. That was surprising to see.
