Shoulder Arms(1918)
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Shoulder Arms Synopsis
An American doughboy, stationed in France during the Great War, goes on a daring mission behind enemy lines and becomes a hero.
Shoulder Arms (1918) is a comedy and war film directed by Charlie Chaplin, released on October 20, 1918 with a runtime of 36m. It stars Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Sydney Chaplin and Loyal Underwood. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 205 ratings.
- Director:
- Charlie Chaplin
- Writers:
- Charlie Chaplin
- Producers:
- Charlie Chaplin
- Cinematographer:
- Roland Totheroh
- Composer:
- Charlie Chaplin
- Production:
- Charles Chaplin Productions
- Status:
- Released
Shoulder Arms Cast & Crew
Main cast
Charlie Chaplin
as Doughboy
Edna Purviance
as The Girl
Sydney Chaplin
as Charlie's Comrade / The Kaiser
Loyal Underwood
as Short German Officer
Henry Bergman
as Fat Whiskered German Soldier / The Kaiser's General / Bartender
Tom Wilson
as Dumb German Wood-Cutter
Albert Austin
as American Soldier / Clean Shaven German Soldier / Bearded German Soldier
- Jack Wilson
Jack Wilson
as Crown Prince
- W.J. Allen
W.J. Allen
as Motorcyclist (uncredited)
- L.A. Blaisdell
L.A. Blaisdell
as Motorcyclist (uncredited)
Alva D. Blake
as U.S. Soldier / German Officer (uncredited)
- Cliff Brouwer
Cliff Brouwer
as Soldier (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Charlie Chaplin, written by Charlie Chaplin, produced by Charlie Chaplin.
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Shoulder Arms Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 205 ratings.
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Shoulder Arms – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Shoulder Arms online?
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Shoulder Arms (1918) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max and FilmBox Live Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Shoulder Arms?
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The main cast of Shoulder Arms (1918) includes Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Sydney Chaplin, Loyal Underwood and Henry Bergman. The film was directed by Charlie Chaplin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Shoulder Arms released?
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Shoulder Arms was released on October 20, 1918 and runs for 36m.
Is Shoulder Arms worth watching?
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Shoulder Arms (1918) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 205 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.