November 9, 2013

His Trysting Place, released November 9th, 1914

Charlie plays husband (to Mabel Normand) and father in His Trysting Place

Charlie once said in passing that he based this short on one of his father’s old vaudeville songs, but he never said which one. Harry Geduld, in his book Chapliniana, believes the song to be “Eh! Boys?” based on the sheet music illustrations:



1 comment:

  1. I don't think the way he's holding the baby would be very acceptable today...but I laughed anyways!

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