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The New Janitor

1914·US
Director: Charlie Chaplin
Comedy

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.

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.

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The New Janitor (24 September 1914) — Chaplin: Film by Film

Analysis examining Chaplin's narrative progression and emotional depth in this bank janitor comedy.

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Cast

Charlie Chaplin

Charlie Chaplin

The Janitor

Jess Dandy

Jess Dandy

Bank president

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John T. Dillon

Villaoinous manager

Al St. John

Al St. John

Elevator boy

Glen Cavender

Glen Cavender

Luke Connor - Gambler

Frank Hayes

Frank Hayes

Accountant

Helen Carruthers

Helen Carruthers

Secretary (as Peggy Page)

Crew

Charlie Chaplin

writer

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