Shoulder Arms (1918)
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An American doughboy, stationed in France during the Great War, goes on a daring mission behind enemy lines and becomes a hero.
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Top billed cast
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Edna PurvianceThe Girl
Charlie ChaplinDoughboy
Syd ChaplinCharlie's Comrade / The Kaiser
Loyal UnderwoodShort German Officer
Henry BergmanFat Whiskered Soldier / The Kaiser's General / Bartender
Tom WilsonDumb German Wood-Cutter
Albert AustinAmerican Soldier / Clean Shaven German Soldier / Bearded German SoldierJack WilsonGerman Crown Prince
John RandU.S. SoldierJ. Parks JonesU.S. SoldierWellington CrossMotorcyclistKeywords
Movie DNA
Genre affinityComedy · WarTheme affinityWorld War I · Trench Warfare · Behind Enemy LinesDialogue densityComedyPacingShortEmotional intensityWar · World War I · Trench WarfareDirector preference191835
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Frequently asked questions about Shoulder Arms
What is Shoulder Arms about?
An American doughboy, stationed in France during the Great War, goes on a daring mission behind enemy lines and becomes a hero.
How long is Shoulder Arms?
Shoulder Arms has a runtime of 36 minutes.