His New Job (1915)

5.8/10 29 min Comedy

Overview

When one of the actors on a movie set doesn't show up, Charlie gets his chance to be on camera and replaces the actor. While waiting, he plays in a dice game and gets on many people's nerves. When he finally gets to act, he ruins his scene, accidentally destroys the set, and tears the skirt of the star of the movie.

Cast

Charlie Chaplin

Film Extra

Ben Turpin

Film Extra, in Anteroom

Charlotte Mineau

Film Star

Leo White

Actor, Hussar Officer

Robert Bolder

Studio President

Charles J. Stine

Director

Gloria Swanson

Stenographer (uncredited)

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