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 (1915) is a comedy film directed by Charlie Chaplin, released on February 1, 1915 with a runtime of 29m. It stars Charlie Chaplin, Ben Turpin, Charlotte Mineau and Leo White. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 82 ratings.
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)
Directed by Charlie Chaplin, written by Charlie Chaplin and Louella Parsons, produced by Jess Robbins.
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 82 ratings.
Charlie Chaplin turns up for an interview at the "Lockstone" film studios (they've even got a water cooler!) - desperate for a job... He'll do anything, which is just as well because every task he his assigned by the director he manages to cock up. It's funny for about ten minutes, the timing and precision seems effortless but, despite the introduction of a few new foils for his humour (the leading lady, leading…
Reviewed on June 6, 2022
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The main cast of His New Job (1915) includes Charlie Chaplin, Ben Turpin, Charlotte Mineau, Leo White and Robert Bolder. The film was directed by Charlie Chaplin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
His New Job was released on February 1, 1915 and runs for 29m.
His New Job (1915) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 82 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
