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Charlie Chaplin . Mabel's Strange Predicament ( 1914 Restored Short Silent Film Noir Comedy)
About this film
Mabel's Strange Predicament is a 1914 American film starring Mabel Normand and Charles Chaplin , notable for being the first film for which Chaplin donned the costume of The Tramp . The film was directed by Normand and produced by Mack Sennett.The Tramp was first presented to the public in Chaplin's second film Kid Auto Races at Venice (released February 7, 1914), though Mabel's Strange Predicament, his third film in order of release (released February 9, 1914), was produced a few days earlier. It was for this film that Chaplin first conceived of and played The Tramp. REVIEW : A reviewer for Exhibitors' Mail saw the genius of Charles Chaplin in what was only his third film , and predicted great things for the former English stage comedian, writing: "The Keystone Company never made a better contract than when they signed on Chas. Chaplin, the Karno performer. It is not every variety artiste who possesses the ability to act before the camera. Chaplin not only shows that talent, he shows it in a degree which raises him at once to the status of star performer. We do not often indulge in prophecy, but we do not think we are taking a great risk in prophesying that in six months Chaplin w…
Directors & creators
Producer: Mack Sennett / Director: Mabel Normand / Writer: Henry Lehrman / Starring: Mabel Normand, Charles Chaplin, Chester Conklin
Subjects
1914; Comedy; The Tramp; Hotel; Hotel lobby; Inebriated; Pet dog; Noisy playtime; Bouncing ball; Neighbour complaints; Pajamas; Locked out of room; Beau; Flowers; Hiding under bed