Film record

The New Janitor

1914Short film16 minVerification: Verified

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Production countries
United States
Languages
Unknown
Genres
comedy film · silent film

Credits

Cinematography

Frank D. Williams — Cinematography

Direction

Charlie Chaplin — Directing

Editing

Charlie Chaplin — Editing

Cast

Charlie Chaplin — Acting
Fritz Schade — Acting
Jack Dillon — Acting
Minta Durfee — Acting
Al St. John — Acting
Glen Cavender — Acting
Helen Carruthers — Acting
Jess Dandy — Acting
John T. Dillon — Acting

Production

Mack Sennett — Production

Writing

Charlie Chaplin — Screenwriting
Documented participation

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Releases by territory

United States · Original release
24 Sep 1914Checked 1 Oct 2026
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