Chaplin vs. Keaton

[RobertBoberts 62]

Come on let's pit these two comedic masters of silent film against each other. Modern Times vs. The General, perhaps?

[HoldenMartinson 221]

This is fine. I love both, but it's no contest that The General is superior on every front.

[RobertBoberts 62]

Agreed. I think Chaplin has a greater overall body of work but the Genersl is still better than any single Chaplin movie.

[HoldenMartinson 221]

Agreed. I think Chaplin has a greater overall body of work but the Genersl is still better than any single Chaplin movie.

I've said this on this forum before, but you can tell that George Miller was looking at The General when making Mad Max: Fury Road. This just happens to be a lot funnier, and with trains. THAT SAID, if we're talking about Keaton, Sherlock, Jr. is my poison. Such an incredible final sequence.

[RobertBoberts 62]

Definitely influenced by the General, but also by Stagecoach.

[RobRoberts 0]

Harrold Lloyd, yo. Always overlooked and out-grossed Keaten and Chaplin combined. If you've never seen it, "Speedy" is my Favorite.