Work (1915)

Work (1915) poster

Charlie and his boss have difficulties just getting to the house they are going to wallpaper. The householder is angry because he can't get breakfast and his wife is screaming at the maid as they arrive. The kitchen gas stove explodes, and Charlie offers to fix it. The wife's secret lover arrives and is passed off as the workers' supervisor, but the husband doesn't buy this and fires shots. The stove explodes violently, destroying the house.

Director: Charlie Chaplin
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 28 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Roland Totheroh, Harry Ensign
Editing: Charlie Chaplin
Production: The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en

Themes

Slapstick Comedy and Chaos, Slapstick Confusion and Misfortunes, Fun Physical Comedy

Keywords

slapstick comedy, black and white, maid, explosion, silent film, cuckold, gas leak, short film

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Work about?
Charlie and his boss have difficulties just getting to the house they are going to wallpaper. The householder is angry because he can't get breakfast and his wife is screaming at the maid as they arrive. The kitchen gas stove explodes, and Charlie offers to fix it. The wife's secret lover arrives and is passed off as the workers' supervisor, but the husband doesn't buy this and fires shots. The stove explodes violently, destroying the house.
Who directed Work?
Work was directed by Charlie Chaplin.
Who stars in Work?
Work stars Charlie Chaplin, Charles Inslee, Edna Purviance, Billy Armstrong, Marta Golden, Leo White.
How long is Work?
Work has a runtime of 28m (28 minutes).
What genre is Work?
Work is a Comedy film.
Where was Work produced?
Work was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Work?
The themes of Work include: Slapstick Comedy and Chaos, Slapstick Confusion and Misfortunes, Fun Physical Comedy.