Work
Originally released in 1915. Work is a comedy film. directed by Charlie Chaplin. At just 28 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Charlie Chaplin, Charles Inslee, and Edna Purviance
Synopsis
Charlie and his boss have difficulties just getting to the house they are going to wallpaper. The householder is angry because he can't get breakfast and his wife is screaming at the maid as they arrive. The kitchen gas stove explodes, and Charlie offers to fix it. The wife's secret lover arrives and is passed off as the workers' supervisor, but the husband doesn't buy this and fires shots. The stove explodes violently, destroying the house.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 21, 1915
110 years ago
Runtime
0h 28m
28 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (96 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Work about?
Charlie and his boss have difficulties just getting to the house they are going to wallpaper. The householder is angry because he can't get breakfast and his wife is screaming at the maid as they a...
Who directed Work?
Work was directed by Charlie Chaplin.
How long is Work?
Work has a runtime of 0 hours and 28 minutes (28 minutes total).
When was Work released?
Work was released on June 21, 1915 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Work?
The main cast of Work includes Charlie Chaplin, Charles Inslee, Edna Purviance, Billy Armstrong, Marta Golden.