Work - 1915

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.

28min
1915
NR
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating6.2/10

Cast

Charlie Chaplin profile pictureCharlie ChaplinIzzy A. Wake's assistant
Charles Inslee profile pictureCharles InsleeIzzy A. Wake, Paperhanger
Billy Armstrong profile pictureBilly ArmstrongThe Husband
Leo White profile pictureLeo WhiteThe Secret Lover

About Work

Work Overview

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.

Age Rating: NR
Runtime: 28min

Extra details

Original Title: Work
Original Language: English
Directed By: Charlie Chaplin
Production Companies
The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company