His New Job

His New Job

1915 · 29 min · ★ 5.8 · Comedy

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.

Directed by Charlie Chaplin · Written by Charlie Chaplin

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