Charlie's brother, Syd Chaplin, stars in this film as his frequent alter-ego, Gussle. In many ways, this character comes off as a sloppier and less subtle variant on Charlie's 'Little Tramp' but is a bit more of an annoying prankster. The film begins with Gussle tacking a slip on the back of a woman's skirt--and she walks about embarrassing herself until she discovers this. He also pours power on a man, gets into a slapping match, makes passes at a pretty girl and generally makes a HUGE mess of the department store in which the film was made--and culminating in a chase involving a very strange car. None of this is especially brilliant but it is an entertaining film--particularly if you love old silents. Full of slapstick and silliness but not a lot of depth, though I did like the fake leg bit...
By the way, unusually for a Keystone film, this one had a rather impressive budget--including destroying a car or two!
By the way, unusually for a Keystone film, this one had a rather impressive budget--including destroying a car or two!