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Plot
In the whimsical world of "The Fatal Mallet," a curious character named Charlot finds himself embroiled in a chaotic love triangle. With a mallet as his only weapon, Charlot hurls it towards an unsuspecting couple nestled beneath a tree, initiating a slapstick sequence that blurs the line between comedy and chaos. The lady, caught in this comedic crossfire, seeks refuge with a third suitor, leaving the battling men to their devices.
As Charlot and his rival continue their mallet-infused madness, they find themselves drawn towards the swing where the lady and her new companion sit in innocent bliss. In a swift motion, one man is launched from the swing, causing both Charlot and his rival to scurry into a nearby shack for safety.
Seizing an opportunity, Chaplin's Charlot confronts the man now with the lady, using his trusty mallet to subdue him and lock him in the shack. With a swift kick and the charm only Charlot possesses, the lady is instantly smitten. However, their burgeoning romance is cut short as a child arrives, prompting a chase that leaves the lady unattended.
Breaking free from their wooden prison, the rivals return, one engaging Charlot in a duel by a pond while the other sneaks away with the lady. In a surprising twist, Charlot manages to send his opponent plunging into the water, only to be knocked in himself by the other man. As Charlot surfaces, gasping and drenched, the victorious rival strolls away with the girl, leaving a humbled Charlot in his wake. "The Fatal Mallet" is a riotous whirlwind of love, rivalry, and mallets, guaranteed to keep viewers on their toes.
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The Fatal Mallet is a comedy movie featuring Charlie Chaplin.
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