The read
It runs a compact 12m.
Synopsis
The hero, a janitor played by Chaplin, is fired from work for accidentally knocking his bucket of water out the window and onto his boss the chief banker (Tandy). Meanwhile, one of the junior managers (Dillon) is being threatened with exposure by his bookie for gambling debts unpaid. Thus the manager decides to steal from the company.
Ratings
IMDb6.1/10
61 audience votes
Key crew
- Charlie ChaplinDirector
- Charlie ChaplinWriter
Cast
- Charlie ChaplinThe Janitor
- Jess DandyBank president
- John T. DillonVillaoinous manager
- Al St. JohnElevator boy
- Glen CavenderLuke Connor - Gambler
- Frank HayesAccountant
- Helen CarruthersSecretary (as Peggy Page)
Stills
Themes
black and whitesilent film