Charlie Chaplin is one of only a handful of men in the hundred years of the movie industry to be worthy of the title of genius. Each of his full length (by modern standards) films are excellent, as are many of his shorter earlier works - Mabel's Strange Predicament, however, is not one of these works. It is void of any meaningful social message (for which Chaplin is well known) it is equally, and sadly, also void of any real humor.
By all means watch most of Chaplin's movies; watch them over and over, for they are worthy of many repeated viewings - but do yourself a favor and don't waste your time with this.
By the way, it should be noted that Charlie neither directed nor produced this very early movie. It is doubtful that even he thought the story or scenes were funny, but one has to break into the business somehow.
By all means watch most of Chaplin's movies; watch them over and over, for they are worthy of many repeated viewings - but do yourself a favor and don't waste your time with this.
By the way, it should be noted that Charlie neither directed nor produced this very early movie. It is doubtful that even he thought the story or scenes were funny, but one has to break into the business somehow.