The tramp needs money to get around, and first tries to steal it from the Mission. But then he decides to actually do something with his life, gives back the money and becomes a police officer. He takes on the big villain and makes everything right again in the neighbourhood.
As stated before on this pages, this is an early try from Chaplin to make some social points on this one. The athmosphere is a lot darker than his other shorts, with the fighting a bit heavier (we see Campbell actually throwing a police officer against some other), and the appearance of what seems to be a drug addict.
It sure isn't my favourite Chaplin short, though there are some funny moments. I'm a bit surprised it gets so much praise (and a high grade) on these pages. For real classics (in my very, very humble opinion) watch The Aventurer, Pay Day or The Tramp instead.
6/10.
As stated before on this pages, this is an early try from Chaplin to make some social points on this one. The athmosphere is a lot darker than his other shorts, with the fighting a bit heavier (we see Campbell actually throwing a police officer against some other), and the appearance of what seems to be a drug addict.
It sure isn't my favourite Chaplin short, though there are some funny moments. I'm a bit surprised it gets so much praise (and a high grade) on these pages. For real classics (in my very, very humble opinion) watch The Aventurer, Pay Day or The Tramp instead.
6/10.