
Police
Directed by Charlie Chaplin
Produced by The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company
A lighthearted silent comedy short built on physical gags and slapstick, following a newly released convict through a series of comedic misadventures.
Charlie is released from prison and immediately swindled by a fake parson. A fellow ex-convict convinces Charlie to help burglarize a house.
Questions people ask
Is Police sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.
Is Police easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.
Is Police violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.
Does Police end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.
Is Police scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.
These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Written about
Cinnamon Score
How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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Like Police
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Police
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Police, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Police, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Police, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































