Movie

Work

★ 5.8(100)191528m

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Good to know

Director: Charlie Chaplin
Release date: 1915-06-21
Runtime: 28m
Language: No Language
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company

About Work

Work is a 1915 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Charlie Chaplin, starring Charlie Chaplin, Charles Inslee and Edna Purviance. It has a runtime of 28 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.8/10 from 100 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Work in Ireland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Charlie Chaplin

Izzy A. Wake's assistant

Charles Inslee

Izzy A. Wake, Paperhanger

Edna Purviance

Maid

Billy Armstrong

The Husband

Marta Golden

The Wife

Leo White

The Secret Lover

Paddy McGuire

The Plasterbearer

Themes & keywords

slapstick comedyblack and whitemaidexplosionsilent filmcuckoldgas leakshort film

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Work in Ireland?+

Work is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Ireland. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Work on Netflix?+

Work is not on Netflix in Ireland right now.

How long is Work?+

Work has a runtime of 28 minutes (28 minutes).

Who stars in Work?+

Work stars Charlie Chaplin, Charles Inslee, Edna Purviance, Billy Armstrong and Marta Golden.

When did Work come out?+

Work is a 1915 movie directed by Charlie Chaplin.

What genre is Work?+

Work is Comedy film.

Who directed Work?+

Work was directed by Charlie Chaplin.