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His New Job is a 1915 American silent comedy written, directed, and performed by Charlie Chaplin. It was Chaplin's first Essanay comedy and the only film he made at Essanay's Chicago studio. The story places his character in a film studio, where a job as a prop man leads to work as a carpenter's assistant and then to a disastrous attempt to act; Ben Turpin appears, and Gloria Swanson has an early screen role.
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What is Charlie Chaplin's His New Job about?
His New Job is a 1915 silent comedy set in a film studio. Chaplin plays a character whose job as a prop man leads to comic disruption behind the scenes.
Why is His New Job important in Chaplin's career?
It was Chaplin's first Essanay comedy. It is also the only film he made at Essanay's Chicago studio, giving it a distinct place in his early filmography.
Who directed His New Job?
Charlie Chaplin wrote, directed, and performed in His New Job. The film was made in 1915 during his period with the Essanay studio.
Is His New Job a sound film?
No, it is an American silent comedy from 1915. Its story is told through physical performance, visual gags, and intertitles rather than synchronized dialogue.
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