"One AM" is a silent film featuring Charlie Chaplin, released by Mutual Film Corporation in 1916. As both director and star, Chaplin plays a wealthy man who struggles humorously with the aftermath of a night out drinking. The film is notable for being one of the rare instances where Chaplin does not portray his famous Tramp character, and it is the first film where he acts solo, apart from a brief appearance by Albert Austin as a taxi driver.
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The plot revolves around the character's comedic attempts to enter his home and navigate its furnishings while intoxicated. Upon arriving in a taxi, he struggles even to exit the cab, mistakenly believing his hand is stuck. Inside his home, he encounters numerous obstacles including a fishbowl, a revolving table, animated rugs, and aggressive stuffed animals, all of which contribute to his continued misadventures.
Critically, "One AM" is viewed as a showcase of Chaplin's comic genius and ability to command the screen alone. Although technically shot during the day, the film is supposed to represent the early hours of the morning, highlighting the limitations of nighttime shooting during that era.
In a later development in 1932, Amedee Van Beuren of Van Beuren Studios acquired Chaplin's Mutual comedies and added music and sound effects for a re-release through RKO Radio Pictures, which was well-received for its effective synchronization of sound and visuals.
"One AM" continues to be appreciated as a classic example of early cinema comedy, showcasing Chaplin's innovative physical comedy and timing, enduring as a significant work in film history.
Charlie Chaplin, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
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