The Adventurer (1917) is a silent short film directed by and starring Charlie Chaplin. As part of his iconic “Little Tramp” series, the film blends slapstick comedy with clever physical humor. In the story, Chaplin plays an escaped convict who stumbles upon an upper-class family while on the run. He saves a woman from drowning […]
The Balloonatic (1923) is a silent comedy short film starring Buster Keaton, known for his deadpan expressions and physical comedy. The film follows Keaton’s character, a hapless and curious man who embarks on a series of misadventures after accidentally taking off in a hot air balloon. The plot unfolds as he drifts into the wilderness, […]
The Blacksmith (1922) is a silent comedy short film starring and co-directed by Buster Keaton. In this film, Keaton plays an apprentice blacksmith working in a bustling forge. His clumsiness and knack for unintended chaos lead to a series of comedic mishaps. The plot unfolds as he attempts to assist with shoeing horses, repairing carriages, […]
His Prehistoric Past (1914) is a silent comedy short film directed by and starring Charlie Chaplin. It is set in a prehistoric era where Chaplin, in his iconic “Little Tramp” persona, finds himself as a caveman. The film humorously reimagines prehistoric life, with Chaplin’s character vying for the attention of women, getting into conflicts with […]
One A.M. (1916) is a silent short film starring Charlie Chaplin, notable for being one of the few Chaplin comedies where he plays a single character throughout the film. The plot follows Chaplin’s character, a wealthy man who returns home late at night, highly intoxicated, after a night of heavy drinking. The entire film revolves […]
