Charlie Chaplin Collection Season 1 Episode 7 Shanghaied / Triple Trouble

Charlie Chaplin Collection season 1 episode 7 features two short films: "Shanghaied" and "Triple Trouble."

In "Shanghaied," Chaplin plays a deckhand on a ship who is unfairly framed for a crime he didn't commit. He is knocked out and wakes up to find himself tied to a bed on a ship heading to China. The rest of the film follows Chaplin as he tries to escape and save a woman being held captive on the ship. Along the way, he gets into comedic scrapes and battles with the ship's captain and crew.

In "Triple Trouble," Chaplin plays a character named "The Looter" who, along with his accomplices, plots to rob a wealthy man's home. However, things don't go as planned, and chaos ensues as the gang tries to escape the police and each other. This film also features the Keystone Kops, a popular group of silent film comedians known for their slapstick humor.

Both films in this episode showcase Chaplin's physical comedy and ability to create hilarity in even the most dire situations. "Shanghaied" has been praised for its inventive use of editing and special effects, while "Triple Trouble" is a prime example of early slapstick comedy. These films remain timeless classics in the world of cinema and an important part of Chaplin's legacy.