His New Job (1915)
When one of the actors on a movie set doesn't show up, Charlie gets his chance to be on camera and replaces the actor. While waiting, he plays in a dice game and gets on many people's nerves. When he finally gets to act, he ruins his scene, accidentally destroys the set, and tears the skirt of the star of the movie.
Director: Charlie Chaplin
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 29 min
Release Date: February 1, 1915
Cast
- Charlie Chaplin - Film Extra
- Ben Turpin - Film Extra, in Anteroom
- Charlotte Mineau - Film Star
- Leo White - Actor, Hussar Officer
- Robert Bolder - Studio President
- Charles J. Stine - Director
- Arthur W. Bates - Carpenter
- Jess Robbins - Cameraman
- Gloria Swanson - Stenographer (uncredited)
Screenplay
Editing: Charlie Chaplin
Production: The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
black and white, silent film, short film
More Films by Director: Charlie Chaplin
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is His New Job about?
- When one of the actors on a movie set doesn't show up, Charlie gets his chance to be on camera and replaces the actor. While waiting, he plays in a dice game and gets on many people's nerves. When he finally gets to act, he ruins his scene, accidentally destroys the set, and tears the skirt of the star of the movie.
- Who directed His New Job?
- His New Job was directed by Charlie Chaplin.
- Who stars in His New Job?
- His New Job stars Charlie Chaplin, Ben Turpin, Charlotte Mineau, Leo White, Robert Bolder, Charles J. Stine.
- How long is His New Job?
- His New Job has a runtime of 29m (29 minutes).
- What genre is His New Job?
- His New Job is a Comedy film.
- Where was His New Job produced?
- His New Job was produced in United States of America.