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Director's Spotlight
Senior Film Conservator
Director's Spotlight: United States
A Deep Dive into the 1920 Vision of Charley Chase
The brilliance of Kids Is Kids (1920) is inseparable from a monumental shift in Short filmmaking spearheaded by Charley Chase. Occupying a unique space between Short and pure art, it serves as a blueprint for future generations of Short directors.
In Kids Is Kids, Charley Chase pushes the boundaries of conventional narrative. The film's unique approach to its subject matter has sparked endless debates and interpretations among cinephiles and critics alike.
| Cinematography | Deep Focus |
| Soundtrack | Orchestral |
| Editing | Invisible |
| Art Direction | Kitsch |
Visualizing the convergence of Charley Chase's style and the core Short narrative.
A young married couple volunteer to take charge of several orphans after the asylum has burned down. Of course they find their hands full with their troublesome charges.
Decades after its release, Kids Is Kids remains a vital piece of the cinematic puzzle. Its influence can be seen in countless modern works, solidifying Charley Chase's status as a master of the craft in United States and beyond.