The New Janitor (1914): cast, story & where to watch
1914 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1914, The New Janitor is a comedy film directed by Charlie Chaplin, running about 12 minutes.
What it’s about. The hero, a janitor played by Chaplin, is fired from work for accidentally knocking his bucket of water out the window and onto his boss the chief banker (Tandy). Meanwhile, one of the junior managers (Dillon) is being threatened with exposure by his bookie for gambling debts unpaid. Thus the manager decides to steal from the company.
Who’s in it. The New Janitor stars Charlie Chaplin as The Janitor, Jess Dandy as Bank president, John T. Dillon as Villaoinous manager and Al St. John as Elevator boy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The New Janitor has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The New Janitor page.
If you liked it. Fans of The New Janitor tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The New Janitor (1914)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The New Janitor change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The New Janitor worth watching?
- The New Janitor holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The New Janitor?
- The New Janitor stars Charlie Chaplin, Jess Dandy, John T. Dillon, Al St. John and Glen Cavender.
- When was The New Janitor released?
- The New Janitor was released in 1914, with a runtime of about 12 minutes.