Enjoy the Show! _______________________ I Believe all media should be enjoyed ______________________ So here is a classic! _______________________ Charlot et le Mannequin (also known as Charlie and the Dummy, 1916) Genre: Silent Short Comedy Starring: Charlie Chaplin Director: Charles Chaplin (uncredited, some scenes reused) Production Company: Compilation/Re-edit of earlier Keystone Studios material Runtime: Approximately 20 minutes Format: Silent Film with French intertitles (depending on version) Summary: Charlot et le Mannequin is a French retitled compilation of Charlie Chaplin’s earlier work, particularly scenes from several 1914 Keystone shorts. In this version, Chaplin (as the Little Tramp) gets involved in antics with a mannequin, mistaking it for a real person at times, leading to a series of slapstick gags and misunderstandings. The film features recycled and edited scenes, combining gags from multiple short films where Chaplin interacts with shop windows, dummies, or creates public disturbances. The humor highlights Chaplin’s mastery of physical comedy, especially his ability to create empathy for his character even when causing chaos. Key Features: Focus on misidentification (mistaking a mannequin for a human). Classic silent slapstick humor — falls, collisions, and chase scenes. Early example of international edits: French distributors often retitled and recombined Chaplin’s shorts for European audiences. Historical Context: Around 1915–1916, Charlie Chaplin’s global fame was exploding. Distributors in Europe, including France, re-edited and renamed compilations of his early films to capitalize on his popularity. "Charlot" was the name given to Chaplin’s "Little Tramp" character in France and much of Europe. Public Domain Status: The film (and all its source material) is in the public domain, often appearing in silent film collections and Chaplin anthologies. --- Note: Because Charlot et le Mannequin is not an original Chaplin production but a compilation made for French audiences, you might find different versions depending on the print — some mix scenes from The Floorwalker (1916), The Rink (1916), and earlier shorts. _______________________ Thank you for watching — feel free to like, comment, and subscribe for more classic movies and other content that might be of interest. _______________________ #PublicDomain #PublicDomainMovies #ClassicMovies #FreeMovies #VintageMovies #RetroCinema #OldMovies #FullMovie #MovieNight #FreeToWatch #ClassicCinema #MovieLovers #CinemaHistory #FilmHistory #TimelessMovies #MustWatch #OldSchoolCinema #CultClassic #HiddenGems #NowPlaying #GoldenAgeOfCinema #MoviesOnline #WatchFree #ClassicHollywood #RetroMovies #PublicDomainFilm #FreeFilm #ClassicEntertainment #WatchNow #StreamingFree #MovieArchive #HistoricCinema #LegendaryMovies #FilmBuff #MovieBuff #IndependentCinema #ClassicAdventure #VintageFilm #OldSchoolMovies #ReliveTheClassics #PublicDomainCinema #TimelessClassics #CinematicTreasures #GoldenOldies #MovieClassics #RetroFilm #ClassicScreen #OldMovieNight #CinemaLovers