The read
It runs a compact 26m.
Synopsis
A pawnbroker's assistant deals with his grumpy boss, his annoying co-worker and some eccentric customers as he flirts with the pawnbroker's daughter, until a perfidious crook with bad intentions arrives at the pawnshop.
Ratings
IMDb7/10
122 audience votes
Key crew
- Charlie ChaplinScreenplay
- Vincent BryanScreenplay
- Maverick TerrellScreenplay
- Charlie ChaplinDirector
Cast
- Charlie ChaplinPawnbroker's Assistant
- Henry BergmanThe Pawnbroker
- Edna PurviancePawnbroker's Daughter
- John RandThe Other Assistant
- Eric CampbellA Thief
- Albert AustinClock Client
- James T. KelleyFishbowl Client
- Frank J. ColemanPoliceman (uncredited)
- Wesley RugglesRing Client (uncredited)
Stills
Themes
store windowpawnbrokerladdersilent filmshort film