Police

Police

Directed by Charlie Chaplin

Produced by The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company

191626 min6.3 / 10

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.

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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.

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59/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity67

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise79

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love35

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

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.

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