Charley brings an actor friend home to dinner without telling his wife beforehand, and she protests. The two instead head to a theater.

Okay, so "All for Nothing" is one of those old silent shorts, clocking in at just under twenty minutes. Is it worth checking out today? Absolutely, if you’ve got a soft spot for classic slapstick and a good chuckle. This is prime Charley Chase material. If you're someone who thinks silent movies are just a bunch of peo...

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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

James Parrott

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"Okay, so "All for Nothing" is one of those old silent shorts, clocking in at just under twenty minutes. Is it worth checking out today? Absolutely, if you’ve got a soft spot for classic slapstick and a good chuckle. This is prime Charley Chase material. If you're someone who thinks silent movies are just a bunch of people overacting, you'll probably *not* get it. But for anyone who appreciates physical comedy and seeing some really clever bits, give it a shot.The whole thing kicks off with Charl..."

Charley Chase
Reed Heustis
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