''The Department Store'' is a 1920 British
silent comedy film
A comedy film is a category of film which emphasizes humor. These films are designed to make the audience laugh through amusement. Films in this style traditionally have a happy ending (black comedy being an exception). Comedy is one of the ol ...
directed by
Fred Goodwins
Fred Goodwins (26 February 1891 – April 1923) was an English actor, film director and screenwriter of the silent era. He appeared in 24 films between 1915 and 1921.He most notably worked with Charlie Chaplin during Chaplin's mutual per ...
and starring Goodwins, Gerald Thorton and Andy Hagen.
[Quinlan p.118]
Cast
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Fred Goodwins
Fred Goodwins (26 February 1891 – April 1923) was an English actor, film director and screenwriter of the silent era. He appeared in 24 films between 1915 and 1921.He most notably worked with Charlie Chaplin during Chaplin's mutual per ...
as Freddie
* Gerald Thorton as Shopwalker
* Andy Hagen as Detective
References
Bibliography
* Quinlan, David. ''The Illustrated Who's Who in British Films''. B.T. Batsford, 1978.
External links
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1920 films
Silent British comedy films
British silent short films
1920 comedy films
Films directed by Fred Goodwins
British black-and-white films
1920s English-language films
1920s British films
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