Shoulder Arms Movie critical analysis

Charlie Chaplin as the emergence of the world's favorite movie actor almost coincided with the First World War. His first film? earn a living? first appeared in February 1914? barely six months before his native country? Great Britain (with France and Russia) went to war against Germany and Austria-Hungary. Initially? played supporting roles in comedy shorts by Mack Sennett Keystone company. But soon established its sustainability? "the little tramp" or "little man" Chaplin asked. The combination of slapstick and sentimentality? Chaplin tramp quickly became one of the most popular in the history of cinema Chaplin and international star. (www.archive.org)

Chaplin of the first contract with Keystone had paid only $ 150 per week for three months? when he signed with mutual assistance in 1916? he earns $ 10?000 per week (plus a premium U.S. $ 150?000) and put these classic films as immigrants. Chaplin when he signed his contract with Mutual? which included a clause stating he could not leave the United States without the approval of society. The British press has criticized the provision because it means that Chaplin? who was only twenty-seven years? it can not join the British army. Two years later? when he signed a million dollar contract with First National Pictures? criticism against the United States? which recently entered the war. Chaplin tried to enlist in the United States Army? and if it was rejected as insufficient criticism does? although some still believed that Britain should join their military forces.

When he finally revealed Chaplin in khaki army? was in his film comedy classic guns. Although the idea of sending Charlie to the war seems obvious in retrospect? many at the time advised against it. Film producer Cecil B. De Mille? taking into account the criticisms of the Chaplin for not joining ...