Shoulder Arms
Seen it?1918 | 36 min | Comedy, War
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and history buffs.
- The mood
- Light and funny, intense.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 36 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1918: an older pace and style.
An American doughboy, stationed in France during the Great War, goes on a daring mission behind enemy lines and becomes a hero.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 9K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Charlie Chaplin
- Charlie ChaplinDoughboy
- Edna PurvianceThe Girl
- Sydney ChaplinCharlie's Comrade / The Kaiser
- Loyal UnderwoodShort German Officer
- Henry BergmanFat Whiskered German Soldier / The Kaiser's General / Bartender
- Tom WilsonDumb German Wood-Cutter
- Albert AustinAmerican Soldier / Clean Shaven German Soldier / Bearded German Soldier
- Jack WilsonCrown Prince
- W.J. AllenMotorcyclist (uncredited)
- L.A. BlaisdellMotorcyclist (uncredited)