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His Musical Career

1914·US

Director: Charlie Chaplin

Comedy

Charlie and his partner are to deliver a piano to 666 Prospect St. and repossess one from 999 Prospect St.

Charlie and his partner are to deliver a piano to 666 Prospect St. and repossess one from 999 Prospect St.

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Cast

Charlie Chaplin

Charlie Chaplin

Charlie, Piano Mover

Mack Swain

Mack Swain

Mike, Charlie's Partner

Charley Chase

Charley Chase

Piano Store Manager

Fritz Schade

Fritz Schade

Mr. Rich

Frank Hayes

Frank Hayes

Mr. Poor

Cecile Arnold

Cecile Arnold

Mrs. Rich

Helen Carruthers

Helen Carruthers

Miss Poor (uncredited)

William Hauber

Servant (uncredited)

Billy Gilbert

Piano Store Salesman

Crew

Charlie Chaplin

writer

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