Chaplin, a prison escapee, saves a drowning matron, is invited to her home, courts the comely daughter, is discovered by the police, and escapes.
It's among Chaplin's best. His facial expressions, his motions, and his locomotion are memorable. When he suddenly realizes he's in danger, turns around and runs away, he runs chest first, arms pumping, as in a cartoon, and practically leaves zip marks behind.
Don't miss the splendidly timed scene in which he traps two pursuers in sliding doors or, for that matter, where he becomes a floor lamp.
It's among Chaplin's best. His facial expressions, his motions, and his locomotion are memorable. When he suddenly realizes he's in danger, turns around and runs away, he runs chest first, arms pumping, as in a cartoon, and practically leaves zip marks behind.
Don't miss the splendidly timed scene in which he traps two pursuers in sliding doors or, for that matter, where he becomes a floor lamp.