The read
It runs a compact 29m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb6/10
82 audience votes
Key crew
- Charlie ChaplinDirector
- Charlie ChaplinWriter
- Louella ParsonsWriter
Cast
- Charlie ChaplinFilm Extra
- Ben TurpinFilm Extra, in Anteroom
- Charlotte MineauFilm Star
- Leo WhiteActor, Hussar Officer
- Robert BolderStudio President
- Charles J. StineDirector
- Arthur W. BatesCarpenter
- Jess RobbinsCameraman
- Gloria SwansonStenographer (uncredited)
Stills
Themes
black and whitesilent filmshort film