Shoulder Arms (1918)

OK, not a British film, but the star was, and...............

I don't think there'll be one as early as this again - silent of course of Charlie Chaplin in WW1 making a fool of himself in the army and on the front line, with the usual comic German oafs. Also starred his half brother Syd.

I know there is a big divide of those who think he is comic genius and those film fans who he leaves cold. I sit on the fence, thinking the likes Harold Lloyd, Ben Turpin, Buster Keaton and L&H are far funnier.

The film jumps about a bit with chunks of it seemingly lost, but I did laugh a couple of times, and its only about 40 minutes long.

An odd title. Is it some sort of pun do you think?

Quote: Chris Hallam @ 11th September 2020, 7:12 PM

An odd title. Is it some sort of pun do you think?

I think it's a command in the Army drill to place the rifle (the arm) on the shoulder when coming to attention.

Interesting. Thanks.

Quote: Chris Hallam @ 11th September 2020, 7:12 PM

An odd title. Is it some sort of pun do you think?

Elbows and wrists!

This brings back nightmares from Army basic training.

Quote: DaButt @ 12th September 2020, 4:20 PM

This brings back nightmares from Army basic training.

That camouflage doesn't work very well. I can still see them.