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Director's Spotlight
Senior Film Conservator
Director's Spotlight: United States
A Deep Dive into the 1921 Vision of Charley Chase
In the storied career of Charley Chase, What a Whopper! stands as a the provocative questions that Charley Chase poses to the United States audience. Elevating the source material through Charley Chase's unique vision, it persists as a haunting reminder of our own cinematic history.
In What a Whopper!, 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.
While deeply rooted in United States, What a Whopper! has achieved a global reach, influencing directors from various backgrounds. Its ability to translate Short tropes into a universal cinematic language is why it remains a cult staple decades after its 1921 release.
| Cinematography | Static |
| Soundtrack | Synth-Heavy |
| Editing | Disjunctive |
| Art Direction | Baroque |
Visualizing the convergence of Charley Chase's style and the core Short narrative.
Old friends Snub and Noah have a fool proof plan to lie to their wives. They go out on the town separately, but get together when they return, and claim they were hunting/fishing for days. But their story is rather shaky.
Decades after its release, What a Whopper! 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.