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SECTION 2-COMEDY, 8mm. FILMS
(e) CHARLIE CHAPLIN
Tlie little moustache, the out-turned toes, the cane and the \ bowler that are Charlie's chief "props" have become an unofficial trade mark known everywhere ; and even to-day, when his pictures
are few and far between, he is still in the front rank of film person ■
alities. These comedies contain some of his best and greatest work ; A
for all are masterpieces of compact fun. ■
84021 The Adventurer 2 Reels
Charlie, as an escaped con\dct, eludes half-adozen guards attempting his re-capture. He is being entertained by a young lady whom he has rescued from drowning, when he is again recognised. The police give chase, only to be outwitted by Charlie's elusive tactics.
84022 The Pawnshop 2 Reels
Charlie is a clerk in a pawnshop. He is constantly in trouble, but fate makes a hero of him and wins for him the esteem of the pawnbroker and the love of his daughter.
84024 Easy Street 2 Reels
Charlie has reformed. He joins the police force and is assigned to Easy Street. He overcomes the leader of the ruffians and so wins the girl mission-worker who has helped to reform him.
84076 The Vagabond 2 Reels
Charlie, a vagabond fiddler, saves a young girl who is being ill-treated by gypsies. She is identified and claimed b}' her wealthy mother. Charlie accompanies her home. Typical Chaplin mixture of humour and pathos.
84077 The Fireman 2 Reels
CharUe is always late for fire drill. Man}hilariously funn}' scenes, in which Charlie and the other firemen respond to fire calls. Charhe effects a rescue and is proclaimed a hero.
84080 The Cure 2 Reels
Charlie, as an inebriate, is sent to a sanatorium to be cured. His experiences there are extremely funny.
84081 The Rink 2 Reels
Charhe is employed as a waiter, and nearly ruins his employer's business. During his lunch-hour he goes to a skating-rink and causes such a
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