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Work (1915)

Movie ★ 5.9 28 min

Comedy

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.

Charlie Chaplin Director Charlie Chaplin Writer

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Quick facts

Released
June 21, 1915
Runtime
28 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0006313
Language
Studio
The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company

Themes

Cast

Charlie Chaplin Charlie Chaplin Izzy A. Wake's assistant Charles Inslee Charles Inslee Izzy A. Wake, Paperhanger Edna Purviance Edna Purviance Maid Billy Armstrong Billy Armstrong The Husband Marta Golden The Wife Leo White Leo White The Secret Lover Paddy McGuire The Plasterbearer

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Frequently asked questions

What is Work about?
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.
Who directed Work?
Work was directed by Charlie Chaplin.
Who stars in Work?
Work stars Charlie Chaplin, Charles Inslee, Edna Purviance, Billy Armstrong.
When was Work released?
Work is a 1915 comedy film.
Where can I watch Work?
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