Review of The Vagabond (1916) by Kevin N — 23 Apr 2009
A spectacular Chaplin short with equal parts heart and laughs. Charlie rescues a gypsy girl from her abusive road family only to watch her curiously explore the pleasures of free life...including other men.
The tramp's humble bravery and tendency toward generosity is fully blossomed here; it is incredible how much virtuosity this artist can fit comfortably into such a short running time, and how wonderfully he would later expand these ideas to fill a larger canvas.
This review of The Vagabond (1916) was written by Kevin N on 23 Apr 2009.
The Vagabond has generally received positive reviews.
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