‘Shoulder Arms’ (1918 ), dir: Ch. Chaplin, Time .45 min
Charlie is a private, taking part in exercises during the First World War. The unit our protagonist is in is made up of extremely clumsy soldiers, and Charlie outdoes everyone else with his incompetence. At night he has a dream about his wartime exploits, during which he volunteers to make an outing on the enemy side. Was it all just a dream?