Charlie takes two roles in this one, his usual Tramp and also the well-off husband to a beautiful lady played by Edna Purviance with a hothead daddy. But too many cooks spoil the broth. This short may have worked better if they had given each of Charlie's portrayals their own 12-15 minute short with better focus on each character's slapstick.
It's by no means bad and Charlie does a good job in conveying emotions most of the time, especially the embarrassment display in the phone booth, but nonetheless it leaves the viewer hoping for better execution. Also, the whole golf court scene left a lot to be desired. Chaplin probably realized it himself during cutting and included insertions to reduce the audience's confusion which of his characters is next on screen. The ending is underwhelming too although I laughed at my favorite part when he informs her father that she's not his wife and what ensues afterward.
It's by no means bad and Charlie does a good job in conveying emotions most of the time, especially the embarrassment display in the phone booth, but nonetheless it leaves the viewer hoping for better execution. Also, the whole golf court scene left a lot to be desired. Chaplin probably realized it himself during cutting and included insertions to reduce the audience's confusion which of his characters is next on screen. The ending is underwhelming too although I laughed at my favorite part when he informs her father that she's not his wife and what ensues afterward.