Max et la doctoresse (1914) **

Max, married to a physician, is jealous of his wife's male patients. Quite misogynist.

The Face On The Barroom Floor (1914) *

Charlie is a painter. The use of flashbacks was quite rare in those days, but the film is very slow and boring. Directed by Charles Chaplin.

The Fatal Mallet (1914) **

Everybody is throwing bricks in this comedy starring Charlie Chaplin, Mack Sennett, Mabel Normand and Mack Swain. Directed by Mack Sennett.

A Film Johnnie (1914) **

Charlie wrecks havoc in a film studio. Aka "His Million Dollar Job". Directed by George Nichols.

His Favorite Pastime (1914) *

Boring comedy with Charlie Chaplin drinking in the bar, returning home and getting into a fight. Directed by George Nichols.

His Prehistoric Past (1914) *

Weird comedy set in prehistoric times, with caveman Charlie killing Jersey eagles and fighting for women. Directed by Charles Chaplin; his last film for the Keystone studio.

Leading Lizzie Astray (1914) **

Lizzie (a woman, not a race car) is seduced by a city slicker and her boyfriend Fatty comes to the rescue. Plenty of fistfights and gunfights, but no lizzie chases. Directed by Roscoe Arbuckle.

Little Billy's Triumph (1914) **

A bunch of bratty kids steal Little Billy's money, but he follows them around, cries and gets his money back. The first comedy featuring the Keystone Kids isn't very successful.

Mabel's Blunder (1914) *

Mabel gets involved in some serious complications with her boss and his son. Confusing plot, unsuccessful film.

Mabel's Busy Day (1914) **

Cars are racing, while Mabel sells hot dogs and Charlie fights with Keystone Kops. Directed by Mabel Normand.

Mabel's Married Life (1914) **

Charlie has to defend his wife Mabel from an insistent playboy. Later, she purchases a dummy. Directed by Charles Chaplin.

Mabel's Strange Predicament (1914) **

Pajama-clad Mabel is locked out of her hotel room. One of Chaplin's earliest comedies, directed by Mabel Normand.

The Masquerader (1914) **

A comedy with Charlie masquerading as a woman and causing havoc in a film studio. Roscoe Arbuckle co-stars. Charles Chaplin directs.

The Property Man (1914) **

Charlie is a property man at a vaudeville theatre. It's not clear if the scenes that show him kicking an old man were ever meant to be funny. Directed by Charles Chaplin, it could have been his worst film, were it not for a good finale involving a water hose.

Twenty Minutes Of Love (1914) **

A Keystone comedy set in a park. Its plot revolves around a stolen watch. Charles Chaplin's directorial debut.

Between Showers (1914) *

Thieves are stealing umbrellas, while large puddles of water prevent pedestrians from crossing the streets. Boring Keystone comedy starring Charlie Chaplin, Ford Sterling and Chester Conklin. Directed by Henry Lehrman.

Max a Monaco (1914) *

Max is drunk. Only this time, he is drunk in Monaco.

Max asthmatique (1914) **

Max (Max Linder, who also directed) has some respiratory problems. After a holiday in the mountains, his lungs become extraordinarely strong. Produced by Pathé.

Tillie's Punctured Romance (1914) ***

A Mack Sennett comedy starring Charlie Chaplin, Mabel Normand, Marie Dressler and the Keystone Kops.

Cabiria (1914) ****

The greatest of all Italian epic films produced before World War I.

The Patchwork Girl Of Oz (1914) ***

Memorable feature film set in the Land of Oz.

His Majesty, The Scarecrow Of Oz (1914) ***

A memorable feature film set in the Land of Oz.

Caught In A Cabaret (1914) ***

Waiter Charlie tries to impress society dame Mabel by pretending to be a VIP. A Keystone comedy directed by Mabel Normand.

Caught In The Rain (1914) ***

Typical early Chaplin - suave Charlie flirting in the park, drunk Charlie trying to climb the stairs, naughty Charlie getting caught in his bedroom with a married woman, wet Charlie escaping from Keystone Kops. Brief, but eventful. Directed by Charles Chaplin.

Getting Acquainted (1914) **

A policeman chases two philandering husbands (Charlie Chaplin and Mack Swain), who are flirting with each other's wives.  A Keystone comedy set in a park. Mabel Normand is particularly delightful in this film. Directed by Charles Chaplin.

His Musical Career (1914) ***

Charlie finds a job as piano-delivery man. A Keystone comedy directed by Charles Chaplin.

Laughing Gas (1914) ***

Charlie is a dentist's assistant, always fighting with patients and throwing bricks at pedestrians to knock off their teeth. A Keystone comedy directed by Charles Chaplin.

The New Janitor (1914) ***

Charlie works as a janitor at a bank. A manager steals the money to pay his gambling debts and tries to blame poor Charlie. Short on comedy, long on melodrama, the film starts slow, but builds to a satisfying climax. Directed by Charles Chaplin, this film is an important link in the evolution of his themes and styles.

Tango Tangles (1914) ***

Charlie Chaplin, Roscoe Arbuckle and others are fighting over a girl during a dance contest. Many wacky ideas (a prisoner dancing with a cop). A Keystone comedy directed by Mack Sennett. Aka "Charlie's Recreation".

Gussle The Golfer (1914) *

Gussle (Syd Chaplin) and Ambrose (Mack Swain) are two golfers in this boring comedy directed by Dell Henderson.

Max joue le drame (1914) ***

Max (Max Linder) wants to be a great dramatic actor, but his friends only appreciate his comic talents. French comedy directed by Max Linder and produced by Pathé.

Gertie The Dinosaur (1914) ****

Gertie made her film debut in this historically important cartoon by Winsor McCay. She's introduced by her creator, reluctantly obeying his instructions to bow and raise her feet. She even drinks an entire lake! Gertie was the first important cartoon star. Her distinctly childish personality remains fresh and memorable even today.

Making A Living (1914) ***

Confusing, but fast-paced farce. Chaplin's film debut, directed by Henry Lehrman.

Kid Auto Races At Venice (1914) ***

The first appearance of Charlie Chaplin as the legendary Tramp. It's a self-reflexive look at the art of filmmaking. Directed by Henry Lehrman.

Dough And Dynamite (1914) ***

One of Chaplin's best Keystone comedies, set in a bakery. While the owner suspects Charlie of fooling around with his wife, a bunch of striking workers explode a stick of dynamite concealed in a loaf of bread. An unusually well structured comedy, co-starring Chester Conklin, and directed by Charles Chaplin.

The Rounders (1914) ***

Drunk Charlie faces the wrath of his wife. His pal Fatty has similar problems. Directed by Charles Chaplin.

His Trysting Place (1914) ****

The marital bliss isn't enough to keep Charlie at home. His handling of children leaves much to be desired and his wife Mabel is furious ("if fish is good for the brain, I ought to cook him a whale"). When Charlie goes out to buy a couple of bottles (one for the baby), he gets into a fight with Ambrose (Mack Swain) and takes his overcoat by mistake. Mabel finds a love letter in its pocket and suspects him of having an affair. "You'll be half an orphan when I get through with your father", she tells their baby. Ambrose's wife is also furious when she discovers him with a toddler in his arms. "I'll teach you to have children behind my back", she yells between kicks. Chaplin's best Keystone comedy, a flawlessly constructed gem.

The Magic Cloak (1914) **

Interesting adaptation of a L.Frank Baum's story.

Cruel Cruel Love (1914) *

Charlie is rejected by his fiancee and he tries to poison himself. Directed by George Nichols.

His New Profession (1914) **

Charlie is hired to take care of an invalid in a wheelchair. Aka "The Good For Nothing". Directed by Charles Chaplin.

Recreation (1914) *

Very weak Keystone comedy starring, and directed by, Charles Chaplin. It's all about flirting in a park and throwing bricks.

The Star Boarder (1914) **

Charlie is the landlady's pet. Directed by George Nichols. Aka "The Landlady's Pet".

Those Love Pangs (1914) **

Keystone comedy with everybody sticking forks into each other. Directed by Charles Chaplin. Aka "The Rival Mashers".

Mabel At The Wheel (1914) **

Mabel Normand wins a car race, while villain Charlie Chaplin kidnaps her boyfriend and tries to sabotage the track. A Keystone comedy co-directed by Mabel Normand and Mack Sennett.

Gentlemen Of Nerve (1914) **

Short comedy starring Mabel Normand, Mack Swain, Chester Conklin and Charles Chaplin (who also directs). It's set during car races.

L'Avenir dévoilé par les lignes de pieds (1914) ***

Innovative cartoon by Emile Cohl.

Hesanut Builds A Skyscraper (1914) ***

Top 10 Films of 1913

1. "Juve contre Fantômas" (Louis Feuillade, France)

2. "Quo vadis" (Enrico Guazzoni, Italy)

3. "Fantômas: À l'ombre de la guillotine" (Louis Feuillade, France)

4. "Traffic In Souls" (George Loane Tucker, Universal)

5. "Twilight Of A Woman's Soul" (Yevgeni Bauer, Russia)

6. "Atlantis" (August Blom, Denmark)

7. "Spartacus" (Giovanni Enrico Vidali, Italy)

8. "Fantômas: Le Mort qui tue" (Louis Feuillade, France)

9. "The Student Of Prague" (Paul Wegener, Stellan Rye, Germany)

10. "The Last Days Of Pompei" (Mario Caserini, Eleuterio Rodolfi, Italy)

Top 3 Guilty Pleasures of 1913:

1. "L'Agonie de Byzance" (Louis Feuillade, France) - short

2. "Island Of The Blessed" (Max Reinhardt, Germany)

3. "Borneo" - short

Short Top 10:

1. "Piu forte che Sherlock Holmes" (Giovanni Pastrone, Italy)

2. "Barney Oldfield's Race For A Life" (Mack Sennett, Keystone)

3. "A Muddy Romance" (Mack Sennett, Keystone)
 4. "Fatty Joins The Force" (George Nichols, Keystone)

5. "Suspense" (Lois Weber, Universal)

6. "Mabel's Dramatic Career" (Mack Sennett, Keystone)
 7. "The Mothering Heart" (D.W. Griffith, Biograph)
 

8. "Bangville Police" (Mack Sennett, Keystone)

9. "Pozar zapalczarni" (Antoni and Wladyslaw Krzeminski, Poland)

10. "Milling The Militants" (Percy Stow, UK)

Cartoon Top 3:

1. "Boze Narodzenie w lesie" (Wladyslaw Starewicz, Poland)

2. "Bewitched Matches" (Emile Cohl, Universal)

3. "Konik polny i mrowka" (Wladyslaw Starewicz, Poland)

Weak films of 1913:

Le Mystere des roches de Kador (France)

Weak shorts:

The Battle At Elderbush Gulch
Le Chapeau de Max (France)

Death's Marathon

A Fishy Affair

The Inside Of The White Slave Traffic
Kosciuszko pod Raclawicami (Poland)
Max fait de la photo (France)
Nursery Favorites
The Speed Kings
Le Voyage de la famille Bourrichon (France)

Weak cartoons:

The Artist's Dreams

Juve contre Fantômas (1913) ****

The second "Fantômas" serial. 61 minutes. It is divided into four episodes ("La catastrophe de Simplar-Express", "Au Crocodile", "La villa hantée" and "L'homme noir"). Fantômas is responsible for a horrible train wreck. There is also a memorable shootout among huge wine barrels.

Fantômas: À l'ombre de la guillotine (1913) ****

The first "Fantômas" serial by Louis Feuillade. 54 minutes. It consists of three episodes ("Le vol du Royal-Palace-Hôtel", "La disparition de Lord Beltham" and "Autour de l'échafaud"). Fantômas is captured by inspector Juve, but he manages to escape from prison.

Spartacus (1913) ***

Island Of The Blessed (1913) ***

Traffic In Souls (1913) ***

One of the first American feature films, impressive for its editing and locations. Innovative in every respect.

Fantômas: Le Mort qui tue (1913) ***

The third "Fantômas" serial. 90 minutes. It consists of six episodes ("Le drame du rue Novins", "L'enquête de Fandor", "Le collier de la princesse", "Le banquier Nanteul", "Elizabeth Dollon" and "Les gants de peau humaine").