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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Actors


Charlie Chaplin
Jess Dandy
John T. Dillon
Al St. John
Glen Cavender

User Reviews

harry revier
A strong, engaging story from start to finish.
monte brice
One of the more disappointing films I've seen recently.
robert e pearson
Predictable storyline with no real surprises.
domenico paolella
A memorable soundtrack that fit perfectly.
michael gordon
The world-building pulled me in immediately.
roy william neill
An absolute masterpiece. Brilliant performances and direction.
nicholas webster
Sharp editing that kept everything flowing smoothly.
martin andrews
Solid direction and a clear creative vision.
lewis allen
A thrilling ride from start to finish. Couldn't take my eyes off the screen.
george archainbaud
Cinematography was dull and didn't add much.
alfred l werker
The dialogue felt natural and well-written.
reg browne
Beautiful cinematography that really elevates the experience.
virgil w vogel
The soundtrack was forgettable and didn't add to the mood.
ray enright
Loved the characters and the emotional depth.
lambert hillyer
Visually stunning and emotionally gripping. Highly recommended!
george schaefer
The ending felt rushed and unsatisfying.
george p quigley
Great chemistry between the leads.
james v kern
The acting was inconsistent and sometimes awkward.
richard wallace
The ending felt rushed and unsatisfying.
richard whorf
A promising premise, but the execution fell short.

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