Shoulder Arms

Name: Shoulder Arms
Director: Charlie Chaplin
Genre: Comedy, War
Released: 1918
Duration: 36 min
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Sydney Chaplin, Loyal Underwood, Henry Bergman

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19180h 36m6.8(202 votes)

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Synopsis

An American doughboy, stationed in France during the Great War, goes on a daring mission behind enemy lines and becomes a hero.

Shoulder Arms (1918) is a comedy and war film directed by Charlie Chaplin. It stars Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, and Sydney Chaplin. The film runs for 36 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.8 out of 10 from 202 votes.

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Director

Charlie Chaplin

Cast

Charlie Chaplin

Doughboy

Edna Purviance

The Girl

Sydney Chaplin

Charlie's Comrade / The Kaiser

Loyal Underwood

Short German Officer

Henry Bergman

Fat Whiskered German Soldier / The Kaiser's General / Bartender

Tom Wilson

Dumb German Wood-Cutter

Albert Austin

American Soldier / Clean Shaven German Soldier / Bearded German Soldier

Is Shoulder Arms Worth Watching?

If you enjoy fans of comedy and war, Shoulder Arms is worth a spot on your watchlist. The surest way to know is to see whether the friends who share your taste actually loved it—that is exactly what FriendsRecommend shows you before you press play.

Frequently Asked Questions About Shoulder Arms

Where can I watch Shoulder Arms?

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Who stars in Shoulder Arms?

Shoulder Arms stars Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Sydney Chaplin, and Loyal Underwood, and was directed by Charlie Chaplin.

How long is Shoulder Arms?

Shoulder Arms has a runtime of 36 minutes.

When did Shoulder Arms come out?

Shoulder Arms was released in 1918.

What genre is Shoulder Arms?

Shoulder Arms is a comedy and war film.

Is Shoulder Arms worth watching?

Shoulder Arms holds an average audience score of 6.8 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.