Tag Archives: Charlie Chaplin

AND NOW — The return of Saturday Comedies! The Alice Howell Collection – # 1, “Shot in the Excitement” (1914) – reviewed by George

Posted on December 30, 2023 by cobblerjon

Begin with a bit of history: After a few years in vaudeville Alice Howell and her husband Richard Smith settled in California for Richard’s health. So now, as the main breadwinner, Alice  began working as an extra at Mack Sennett’s … Continue reading →

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Mabel’s Married Life (1914) – reviewed by George

Posted on August 25, 2020 by cobblerjon

Charlie (Chaplin) and Mabel (Normand) are on a bench in the park, but he leaves for a minute. Another couple, the Wellingtons (Mack Swain and Eva Nelson) are also there, but Mr. Wellington leaves his wife and walks over to … Continue reading →

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A Day’s Pleasure (1919) – reviewed by George

Posted on August 24, 2020 by cobblerjon

A family – husband, wife, and two small boys – is off for a day of fun in this 18-minute short, if Dad can get the car started. The car is sitting peacefully parked at the curb in front of … Continue reading →

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