
September 18, 1869
Bernard "Ben" Turpin was an American comedian and actor, best remembered for his work in silent films.

Oliver suffers a nervous breakdown as a result of working in a horn factory, but after he follows doctor's orders about getting some sea air, he finds an ex-con is aboard.

Walking along with his bulldog, Charlie finds a "good luck" horseshoe just as he passes a training camp advertising for a boxing partner "who can take a beating." After watching others lose, Charlie puts the horseshoe in his glove...

Charlie is trying to get a job in a movie. After causing difficulty on the set, he is told to help the carpenter. When one of the actors doesn't show, Charlie is given a chance to act but instead enters a dice game. When he does f...

After a visit to a pub, Charlie and Ben cause a ruckus at a posh restaurant. Charlie later finds himself in a compromising position at a hotel with the head waiter's wife.

A gypsy seductress is sent to sway a goofy officer to allow a smuggling run.

A compilation of scenes featuring some of the best-known comics from the silent era in their best films.

Two marines stationed in the Chinese port of Hang Chow decide to swear off women and join the lighthouse patrol.