Work(1915)
Work Synopsis
Charlie and his boss have difficulties just getting to the house they are going to wallpaper. The householder is angry because he can't get breakfast and his wife is screaming at the maid as they arrive. The kitchen gas stove explodes, and Charlie offers to fix it. The wife's secret lover arrives and is passed off as the workers' supervisor, but the husband doesn't buy this and fires shots. The stove explodes violently, destroying the house.
Work (1915) is a comedy film directed by Charlie Chaplin, released on June 21, 1915 with a runtime of 28m. It stars Charlie Chaplin, Charles Inslee, Edna Purviance and Billy Armstrong. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 101 ratings.
- Director:
- Charlie Chaplin
- Writers:
- Charlie Chaplin
- Producers:
- Jess Robbins
- Cinematographer:
- Harry Ensign
- Production:
- The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company
- Status:
- Released
Work Cast & Crew
Main cast
Charlie Chaplin
as Izzy A. Wake's assistant
Charles Inslee
as Izzy A. Wake, Paperhanger
Edna Purviance
as Maid
Billy Armstrong
as The Husband
- Marta Golden
Marta Golden
as The Wife
Leo White
as The Secret Lover
- Paddy McGuire
Paddy McGuire
as The Plasterbearer
Key crew
Directed by Charlie Chaplin, written by Charlie Chaplin, produced by Jess Robbins.
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Work Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 101 ratings.
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Work – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Work online?
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Work (1915) is currently available to rent or buy from ARTE Boutique. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Work?
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The main cast of Work (1915) includes Charlie Chaplin, Charles Inslee, Edna Purviance, Billy Armstrong and Marta Golden. The film was directed by Charlie Chaplin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Work released?
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Work was released on June 21, 1915 and runs for 28m.
Is Work worth watching?
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Work (1915) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 101 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.