A Burlesque on Carmen

A Burlesque on Carmen (1916)

  • 27% want to see it
    (821 ratings)

Burlesque on Carmen was intended by Charlie Chaplin to be a two-reel film, but to his annoyance additional material, shot by Leo White and featuring Ben Turpin, was added for its release after Chaplin left Essanay. It is a parody of two contemporary films based on Bizet's opera, by Cecil B. De Mille… More

Unrated, 44 min.
Directed By
Charles Chaplin
Written By
Charles Chaplin
Genres
Comedy

Critic Reviews

  • Phil Hall, Film Threat

    Even Charlie Chaplin could make a dud film.

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  • Dean M


    Fine sequences in which Charlie Chaplin embroiled in an extended sabre duel with a rival, poses lackadaisie-ally amidst the clashing weapons. In the final scene is quite alike story of <i>Othello</i>.

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