Monday, July 10, 2017, 1:30 p.m., Dryden Theatre
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Shoulder Arms
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A Day’s Pleasure
(Charles Chaplin, US 1919, 24 min., 35mm)
Shoulder Arms
(Charles Chaplin, US 1918, 45 min., 35mm)
Senior Matinee. The classic Chaplin short A Day’s Pleasure reminds us how aggravating a day out with the family can be, while Shoulder Arms offers a sincere and tasteful satire of trench warfare in World War I. Free for ages 55 and older.
“Ladies and Gentleman—Charlie in this picture lies down his cane and picks up the sword to fight for Democracy.” – Charles Chaplin
Live piano by Philip C. Carli. Special support provided by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.