An average movie

Even though it is a rather obscure feature, since I'm a big fan of Charles Chaplin, of course, I was really eager to check this flick. As I mentionned before, it is probably the least known movie he has made and it was a major departure for him since it was a drama starring someone else with himself only appearing in a cameo (It was the first of only two films Charles Chaplin directed in which he did not take the starring role. The second was 'A Countess from Hong Kong'). Unfortunately for him, it would be his first major failure in his stellar career. Honestly, I have to admit it, even though I have most respect for this great master, this movie was not great at all. I can understand that he wanted to prove to the world and to himself that he was able to direct a drama and the end result was actually not that bad at all but still, in my opinion, it was rather average and, honestly, a little bit boring. Personally, I would rather watch again one of his legendary comedies. Still, it remains a decent drama and it is definitely worth a look, especially if you are interested in Chaplin's work.

6/10