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His New Job

1915·US
Director: Charlie Chaplin
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.

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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Cast

Charlie Chaplin

Charlie Chaplin

Film Extra

Ben Turpin

Ben Turpin

Film Extra, in Anteroom

Charlotte Mineau

Charlotte Mineau

Film Star

Leo White

Leo White

Actor, Hussar Officer

Robert Bolder

Robert Bolder

Studio President

Charles J. Stine

Charles J. Stine

Director

A

Arthur W. Bates

Carpenter

J

Jess Robbins

Cameraman

Gloria Swanson

Gloria Swanson

Stenographer (uncredited)

Crew

Charlie Chaplin

writer

Louella Parsons

writer

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