not impressed with chaplin's work or turpin either. chaplin had a long way to go.

The usual. These pratfalls and sight gags all seem older than the Magna Carta by now

It's interesting how often Charlie plays an unlikable boor in these early shorts. When he does, as in this film, it's difficult to really get into the action beyond the absolute silliness of the whole thing. It doesn't help that the set pieces here aren't all that interesting or funny to begin with.

Pretty standard Chaplin fare.

Not great, but still fun.