His New Job

His New Job

29 mins | Comedy | Feb. 1, 1915

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.

His New Job

29 mins | Comedy | Feb. 1, 1915

His New Job
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.
IMDb rating 6.1
Producers The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company
Original title His New Job
Directors Charlie Chaplin
Writers Louella Parsons, Charlie Chaplin

Cast

Charlie Chaplin

as Film Extra

Ben Turpin

as Film Extra, in Anteroom

Charlotte Mineau

as Film Star

Leo White

as Actor, Hussar Officer

Robert Bolder

as Studio President

Charles J. Stine

as Director

Arthur W. Bates

as Carpenter

Jess Robbins

as Cameraman

Gloria Swanson

as Stenographer (uncredited)