black and white,silent film

The New Janitor (1914)

Poster for The New Janitor

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 & Crew

Director
Charlie Chaplin
  • Profile picture of Charlie Chaplin
    The Janitor Charlie Chaplin
  • Profile picture of Jess Dandy
    Bank president Jess Dandy
  • Profile picture of Al St. John
    Elevator boy Al St. John
  • Profile picture of Glen Cavender
    Luke Connor - Gambler Glen Cavender
  • Profile picture of Frank Hayes
    Accountant Frank Hayes

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Keywords

  • black and white
  • silent film