The New Janitor (1914)
Description:
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.
Director: Charlie Chaplin
Producer: charlie chaplin
Content Rating:
User Reviews: Mixed (base on 362 reviews)
Published Date: 2026-04-01 14:34:57
Genre:
Comedy
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harold s bucquet
Editing choices that disrupted the flow of the story.
james v kern
The acting was inconsistent and sometimes awkward.
harry o hoyt
Lacked emotional depth and connection.
edward finney
Beautiful cinematography that really elevates the experience.
ray mccarey
Loved the characters and the emotional depth.
cornel wilde
Well-paced and consistently entertaining.
maurice tourneur
An absolute masterpiece. Brilliant performances and direction.
george seaton
Too many filler scenes that didn't move the story forward.
mitchell leisen
The dialogue felt natural and well-written.
joseph seiden
Surprisingly impactful and heartfelt.
norman z mcleod
Some performances felt forced instead of genuine.
ferde grofe jr
Sharp editing that kept everything flowing smoothly.
marc b ray
An absolute masterpiece. Brilliant performances and direction.
carlo vanzina
A thrilling ride from start to finish. Couldn't take my eyes off the screen.
joseph losey
Missed opportunities for deeper themes.
roy william neill
An absolute masterpiece. Brilliant performances and direction.
leslie h martinson
An absolute masterpiece. Brilliant performances and direction.
joy n houck jr
Too many filler scenes that didn't move the story forward.
john ainsworth
Dialogue felt forced and unnatural.
armand schaefer
Loved the characters and the emotional depth.