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A Day's Pleasure is a 1919 American silent comedy short written, directed, and starring Charlie Chaplin for First National. Chaplin plays a middle-class family man attempting a simple outing by car and boat with his wife and children, but routine travel repeatedly turns into physical comedy. The film was made while Chaplin was preparing The Kid, and it includes Jackie Coogan in an early screen appearance. It is a compact example of Chaplin's late-1910s short-film work, built around escalating mishaps rather than social commentary.
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What happens in A Day's Pleasure?
Charlie Chaplin plays a middle-class family man trying to enjoy a simple outing by car and boat. Travel problems, crowded spaces, and unruly passengers repeatedly turn the day into physical comedy.
Who made A Day's Pleasure?
Charlie Chaplin wrote, directed, and starred in A Day's Pleasure. First National released the silent comedy short in 1919.
Does A Day's Pleasure take place mainly on a boat?
The outing includes both a car trip and a boat ride. The comedy comes from the family's attempt to have an ordinary day while each part of the journey becomes chaotic.
Is A Day's Pleasure a feature-length Chaplin film?
No, it is a silent comedy short rather than a feature-length production. Its story is built around one family outing and a series of escalating travel mishaps.
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