"Shoulder Arms"

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This paper reviews Charlie Chaplin's 1918 film entitled "Shoulder Arms." It describes the plot and style of the film and discusses the reasons why Chaplin's war comedy was so commercially and critically acclaimed. The paper discusses Chaplin's depictions in the film and how they were used to create a political satire that was revolutionary for the time period.

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"In conclusion, it can be said that the reason Chaplin's revolutionary war comedy was so commercially and critically acclaimed was that it successfully used comedy to convey a political message. The film said two things at the same time. On the one hand, it was a funny movie that people could laugh at as a deadly war began to wind down. On the other hand, it was a film that spoke of the ridiculousness of war and the idea that heroes are found in war. The result is that Chaplin created a film that spoke loudly, especially when one considers the fact that it was a silent film."

Sample of Sources Used:

• New York Times. "Chaplin's Shoulder Arms a Laugh." 21 October 1918.
• Chaplin, Charlie. (1918): Shoulder Arms.
• Cracknell, Ryan. (2003): "Review". Movie Views.

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