
A wife, tired of her husband's non-stop carousing, sues him for divorce. The judge, however, comes up with a novel solution--he makes the husband take his wife's place in the household--including dressing like her--for 30 days to see what it's like to be his wife.


The Verdict: A Slog for Everyone But the CompletistsIf you are looking for the high-energy mechanical precision of Buster's Frame Up or the sentimental sweep of a Chaplin feature, The Chaser will likely leave you checking your watch. It is worth watching only if you are a student of silent comedy history or a fan of Ha...

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

Harry Langdon

Jerome Storm
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"The Verdict: A Slog for Everyone But the CompletistsIf you are looking for the high-energy mechanical precision of Buster's Frame Up or the sentimental sweep of a Chaplin feature, The Chaser will likely leave you checking your watch. It is worth watching only if you are a student of silent comedy history or a fan of Harry Langdon’s specific brand of 'creepy toddler' humor. For the casual viewer, the film is a fascinating but ultimately draining experiment in how far a comedian can push a single ..."
Robert Eddy, Al Giebler, Arthur Ripley, Harry McCoy, Clarence Hennecke, Harry Langdon
United States

1930 · IMDb 5.5

