You're Fired (1919): reparto, argumento y streaming

Released in 1919, You're Fired is a comedia film directed by James Cruze, running about 50 minutes. “It's his best in a long time” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Railroad magnate Gordon Rogers agrees to allow his daughter, Helen, to marry wealthy idler Billy Deering, Jr., but only if the latter can hold the same job for one month. Billy is hired for an array of jobs, including office clerk and xylophone player, but always quits just before being fired. He then finds work in a restaurant where he is required to dress as a knight in armor and pose as a statue. On one occasion, Gordon, Helen, and Billy's romantic rival, Tom, enter the restaurant, and Billy is nearly fired when Helen recognizes him. Meanwhile, Gordon plans to merge one of his railroads with a company that is in a dispute with Tom's uncle, an unprincipled financier. Acting on the promise of a generous cash reward, Tom is determined to steal documents relating to the merger.

Who’s in it. You're Fired stars Wallace Reid as Billy Deering, Wanda Hawley as Helen Rogers, Henry Woodward as Tom and Theodore Roberts as Gordon Rogers, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch You're Fired page.

If you liked it. Fans of You're Fired tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parásitos, La vida es bella and El club de la lucha.