The Property Man (1914): cast, story & where to watch
1914 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1914, The Property Man is a comedy film directed by Charlie Chaplin, running about 24 minutes.
What it’s about. Charlie is in charge of stage "props" and has trouble with actors' luggage and conflicts over who gets the star's dressing room. Once the dressing-room issue is resolved the next issue is getting everyone on stage with the correct backdrop. Backstage Charlie and an old man fight, often disrupting the on-stage performances. The audience also break into a fight, and a hose brought out behind the scenes ends up squirted over them.
Who’s in it. The Property Man stars Charlie Chaplin as Property Man (uncredited), Phyllis Allen as Lena Fat, Alice Davenport as Actress and Charles Bennett as George Ham, Lena's Husband, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Property Man 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 Property Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Property Man tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Property Man (1914)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Property Man change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Property Man worth watching?
- The Property Man holds an audience score of 5.5 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 Property Man?
- The Property Man stars Charlie Chaplin, Phyllis Allen, Alice Davenport, Charles Bennett and Jess Dandy.
- When was The Property Man released?
- The Property Man was released in 1914, with a runtime of about 24 minutes.