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Shoulder Arms
6.8Released

Shoulder Arms

“Unprecedented in film annals!”

191836mComedyWar

Overview

An American doughboy, stationed in France during the Great War, goes on a daring mission behind enemy lines and becomes a hero.

#world war i#black and white#silent film#behind enemy lines#trench warfare#short film

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Alternative Titles

Charlie Chaplin - Shoulder ArmsUS
På axel gevärSE
Ombros, Armas!BR
Dobrý voják CharlieCZ
Gevær på skulderDK
Olalle vieFI

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Status
Released
Original Title
Shoulder Arms
Production Countries
United States of America
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Cast

Acting

Charlie Chaplin

Doughboy
Acting

Edna Purviance

The Girl
Acting

Syd Chaplin

Charlie's Comrade / The Kaiser
Acting

Loyal Underwood

Short German Officer
Acting

Henry Bergman

Fat Whiskered German Soldier / The Kaiser's General / Bartender
Acting

Tom Wilson

Dumb German Wood-Cutter
Acting

Albert Austin

American Soldier / Clean Shaven German Soldier / Bearded German Soldier
Acting

Jack Wilson

Crown Prince
Acting

W.J. Allen

Motorcyclist (uncredited)
Acting

L.A. Blaisdell

Motorcyclist (uncredited)