A meek Belgian soldier, who had been receiving letters from an American penpal during the war, comes to the US to find her after the armistice. He's a rube and is taken in by a pickpocket woman, a strong man performer, and finally a raucous bar before he causes a lot of mayhem, helps to save a town from booze, gets the girl, and gets a new job.
Langdon is a different kind of silent comedian. He's more about strangeness, little looks, a quirky innocence despite his age. Sure there are a few pratfalls and slapstick moments, but it's the reactions he has that makes it all work. A totally under-appreciated performer and well worth a look. This might be his most accessible movie and is a good place to start or to use to show others.
Langdon is a different kind of silent comedian. He's more about strangeness, little looks, a quirky innocence despite his age. Sure there are a few pratfalls and slapstick moments, but it's the reactions he has that makes it all work. A totally under-appreciated performer and well worth a look. This might be his most accessible movie and is a good place to start or to use to show others.