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Movie poster: The New Janitor (1914)
🎬 Movie

The New Janitor

1914 · 12 min Comedy
6.2 / 10 · TMDB

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.

📋 Film Details

Year 1914
Country United States of America
Genre Comedy
Director Charlie Chaplin
Runtime 12 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.2/10 (58 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film operates in a light register — but not superficially. Behind each joke is an observation about people, not just a desire to amuse.

Goes down easy, leaves a good aftertaste. Not every joke lands equally — but the overall tone holds.

For those who just want to relax. Asks nothing — just time and a willingness to smile.

Director: Charlie Chaplin

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Weekend afternoon, the couch, something to snack on. Turn off your brain and enjoy.

🎭 Cast

Charlie Chaplin

Charlie Chaplin

The Janitor

Jess Dandy

Jess Dandy

Bank president

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John T. Dillon

Villaoinous manager

Al St. John

Al St. John

Elevator boy

Glen Cavender

Glen Cavender

Luke Connor - Gambler

Frank Hayes

Frank Hayes

Accountant

Helen Carruthers

Helen Carruthers

Secretary (as Peggy Page)

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