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The Adventurer

The Adventurer

1917
Comedy
Short Film
24m
Charlie has escaped from Sing-Sing. He burrows up through sand on the beach and is chased by several guards. Nearby Edna's mother is drowning and her 'strong man' beau is afraid to rescue her. Charlie rescues Edna, then (unwillingly) her mother, and is then nearly drowned by her suitor. Found by the family chauffeur, Charlie is brought to Edna's house to recover. There he romps through drinks, encounters with Edna and her friend, and the law. (imdb)
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The Adventurer

1917
Comedy
Short Film
24m
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Rated 26 Feb 2009
60
46th
Good short Chaplin.
Rated 25 Dec 2009
74
48th
a few decent gags, but nothing spectacular. i have to say though, edna purviance is hot.
Rated 14 Apr 2012
87
87th
Pitch perfect silent comedy. Often the energy wears off by the end in these films, but here Chaplin keeps gathering up steam all the way through and the finale may be the best part.
Rated 23 Jan 2019
76
87th
Chaplin is kind of a dick in this one and he's nearly always drinking. So far this is my favorite Chaplin shorts.
Rated 12 Mar 2010
5
80th
Two of my favorite Chaplin gags - the lampshade bit & liquor spill. It's clear in the content and burgeoning visual style that 1917 was the beginning of greatness for our tramp.
Rated 20 Jan 2015
3
30th
much better slapstick than THE IMMIGRANT, still not very interesting.
Rated 22 Jan 2008
78
88th
Hysterical! One of Chaplin's funniest shorts.
Rated 25 Sep 2017
80
62nd
Enjoyable Chaplin short presents an interesting conundrum - in terms of narrative, it shows the development of higher ambitions from Chaplin; not content with presenting one scenario and location as a set-up for gags, he moves the action from the seaside to a society party. However this transition tends to underline how slight the scenario really is (especially during a somewhat dull mid-section). However, what works does work splendidly, especially the opening cliff-scaling/falling sequences.
Rated 07 Sep 2013
83
72nd
Great gags in this one as Chaplin plays an escaped convict running from the law. The early portion of the film takes place on the California coastline, with chases up and down hills, through rock formations, and even into the sea. The rhythm and energy of the film are quite good, keeping the action moving, yet remaining sensible. Some of the best gags don't come until Charlie crashes a party--the way he plays off of Campbell in those scenes is excellent.
Rated 19 Jun 2009
68
61st
The story where Charlie Chaplin has got a lot legwork. Running back and forth during excaping the law. The end sits not entirely good to the beginning, but creates several good gags, like the sliding door scene. And more legwork.
Rated 26 Sep 2017
78
63rd
Improves and accelerates towards the end.
Rated 11 Mar 2021
60
35th
My favorite parts: "refilling" his glass by expertly causing his neighbor's hand to tip (which is cleverly almost a throwaway joke), and the sliding doors. Chaplin is also quite impressive in his physicality, leaping around the staircase to avoid the police.
Rated 25 Mar 2014
64
82nd
The opening sequence at the beach is very nicely shot and a great opening to an especially energetic piece. Things lull a bit in the middle, and the ratio of kicks to the rear over plot runs dangerously high, but it's still an entertaining picture with some fun moments (Charlie emerging from the sand, the lampshade, the sliding door routine, etc.).

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