Mighty Like a Moose
| Mighty Like a Moose | |
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| Directed by | Leo McCarey |
| Written by | Charley Chase H. M. Walker |
| Produced by | Hal Roach |
| Starring | Charley Chase |
| Cinematography | Len Powers |
| Edited by | Richard C. Currier |
| Distributed by | Pathé Exchange |
Release date |
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Running time | 23 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | Silent (English intertitles) |
Mighty Like a Moose is a 1926 American silent comedy short film written by Charley Chase and directed by Leo McCarey. It was released by Pathé Exchange on July 18, 1926.[1]
This two-reel short comedy is considered by some scholars to be Chase's finest silent film[2] and is routinely listed among the greatest of all silent comedy short subjects.[3] In 2007, Mighty Like A Moose was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress, which recognizes American films deemed "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant."[4][5]
Plot
[edit | edit source]In this short silent comedy, a homely husband and his equally unsightly wife improve their looks with plastic surgery without telling each other. The two later meet, and not recognizing each other, begin to flirt, both thinking they are cheating on their spouse. The film is representative of Chase's adroit blend of farce, surrealism, and sight gags.
Cast
[edit | edit source]- Charley Chase as Mr. Moose
- Vivien Oakland as Mrs. Moose
- Gale Henry as Wallflower at Party
- Charles Clary as Dentist
- Ann Howe as The Mooses' Maid
- Malcolm Denny as Gigolo at Party
References
[edit | edit source]- ^ Anthony, Brian and Edmonds, Andy (1998). Smile When the Raindrops Fall: The Story of Charley Chase. Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
- ^ Solan, Yair. "Mighty Like a Moose." The World of Charley Chase. http://charleychase.50webs.com/movient15.htm
- ^ Maltin, Leonard (1972). The Great Movie Shorts. Crown Publishers.
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External links
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- 1920s American films
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- English-language comedy short films
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- Hal Roach Studios short films
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