''Shoulder Arms'', 1918 #2
by Movie World Posters
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''Shoulder Arms'', 1918 #2
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Movie World Posters
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Mixed Media - Vintage Movie Poster
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A vintage French movie poster of ''Shoulder Arms'', a silent comedy film directed by and starring Charlie Chaplin. It was released in 1918, during World War I, and is notable for being one of Chaplin's most iconic and successful films. The movie is a satirical take on the hardships and absurdities of war.
In "Shoulder Arms," Charlie Chaplin plays the character of "The Little Tramp," a bumbling and lovable soldier in the American army during World War I. The film follows his misadventures as he goes through basic training, gets sent to the front lines, and navigates life in the trenches.
Despite the grim backdrop of war, Chaplin injects humor into every situation. He uses his signature slapstick comedy and physical humor to provide comic relief, often finding himself in comical situations while trying to perform his military duties. Some of the memorable scenes in the film include Chaplin using a pair of bread rolls as makeshift boots and pretending to be a tree to avoid enemy detection.
"Shoulder Arms" was innovative for its time, as it blended humor with a wartime setting, and it was one of the earliest examples of a feature-length comedy film. It was also Chaplin's first attempt at making a film with a more substantial narrative, as opposed to his earlier short comedies.
The film was well-received by audiences and critics alike and was a significant box office success. It remains an important part of Charlie Chaplin's filmography and is remembered as a classic in the history of silent cinema. "Shoulder Arms" demonstrates Chaplin's ability to use humor to comment on serious subjects and is a testament to his enduring talent as a comedian and filmmaker.
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January 29th, 2022
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