His New Job (1915)
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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.
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Charlie ChaplinFilm Extra
Ben TurpinFilm Extra, in Anteroom
Charlotte MineauFilm Star
Leo WhiteActor, Hussar Officer
Robert BolderStudio President
Charles J. StineDirectorArthur W. BatesCarpenterJess RobbinsCameraman
Gloria SwansonStenographer (uncredited)Keywords
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Genre affinityComedyTheme affinityShort · Black And White · Silent FilmDialogue densityComedyPacingShortDirector preference191835Actor preference160558 · 230478 · 280218
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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.
How long is His New Job?
His New Job has a runtime of 29 minutes.