On his way home following World War I, Charley smuggles his French sweetheart aboard ship and gets into all kinds of trouble..
Is this worth a watch? Honestly, only if you're a die-hard fan of early talkie comedies or Charley Chase specifically. If you're looking for a tight, well-oiled narrative, you’re in the wrong place. But if you want to see a guy try to hide a woman in a cargo hold while everyone around him acts like a cartoon, then sure...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
James Parrott
Maurice Campbell
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"Is this worth a watch? Honestly, only if you're a die-hard fan of early talkie comedies or Charley Chase specifically. If you're looking for a tight, well-oiled narrative, you’re in the wrong place. But if you want to see a guy try to hide a woman in a cargo hold while everyone around him acts like a cartoon, then sure. It's a rough ride. The whole thing feels like it was put together on a lunch break. It's not as smooth as The Last of Mrs. Cheyney, but that’s kind of the charm, I guess? Or may..."
Carlton Griffin
H.M. Walker
United States
