The New Janitor (1914)

6.2/10 12 min Comedy

Overview

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.

Cast

Charlie Chaplin

The Janitor

Jess Dandy

Bank president

Al St. John

Elevator boy

Glen Cavender

Luke Connor - Gambler

Frank Hayes

Accountant

Helen Carruthers

Secretary (as Peggy Page)

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