

Shoulder Arms
1918-10-20 · 36 min · ★ 6.8
An American doughboy, stationed in France during the Great War, goes on a daring mission behind enemy lines and becomes a hero.
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- Directors
- Charlie Chaplin
- Production companies
- Charles Chaplin Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Charlie ChaplinDoughboy
Edna PurvianceThe Girl
Sydney ChaplinCharlie's Comrade / The Kaiser
Loyal UnderwoodShort German Officer
Henry BergmanFat Whiskered German Soldier / The Kaiser's General / Bartender
Tom WilsonDumb German Wood-Cutter
Albert AustinAmerican Soldier / Clean Shaven German Soldier / Bearded German Soldier
Alva D. BlakeU.S. Soldier / German Officer (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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