Cast
Charlie Chaplin
as Doughboy
Edna Purviance
as The Girl
Syd Chaplin
as Charlie's Comrade / The Kaiser
Loyal Underwood
as Short German Officer
Henry Bergman
as Fat Whiskered German Soldier / The Kaiser's General / Bartender
Tom Wilson
as Dumb German Wood-Cutter
Albert Austin
as American Soldier / Clean Shaven German Soldier / Bearded German Soldier
Jack Wilson
as Crown Prince
W.J. Allen
as Motorcyclist (uncredited)
L.A. Blaisdell
as Motorcyclist (uncredited)
Alva D. Blake
as U.S. Soldier / German Officer (uncredited)
Cliff Brouwer
as Soldier (uncredited)
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1918
Runtime
0h 36m
Language
No Language
Rating
6.8 / 10
Production Companies
Charles Chaplin Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Shoulder Arms?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Shoulder Arms (1918).
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.
Who directed Shoulder Arms?▼
Shoulder Arms was directed by Charlie Chaplin and released in 1918. It is a comedy, war film.
How long is Shoulder Arms?▼
Shoulder Arms has a runtime of 0 hours and 36 minutes (36 minutes total).
Who stars in Shoulder Arms?▼
The cast of Shoulder Arms includes Charlie Chaplin as Doughboy, Edna Purviance as The Girl, Syd Chaplin as Charlie's Comrade / The Kaiser, Loyal Underwood as Short German Officer, Henry Bergman as Fat Whiskered German Soldier / The Kaiser's General / Bartender and more.
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