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His New Profession
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His New Profession

1914-08-31 · 12 min · ★ 5.9

Comedy

Charlie takes care of a man in a wheelchair.

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Directors
Charlie Chaplin
Production companies
Keystone Film Company
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Charlie ChaplinCharlie ChaplinCharlie
Jess DandyJess DandyInvalid Uncle
Charley ChaseCharley ChaseNephew
Cecile ArnoldCecile ArnoldGirl with Eggs
Harry McCoyHarry McCoyPoliceman
Roscoe ArbuckleRoscoe ArbuckleBartender Smoking Cigar
Dan AlbertSaloon Patron in Undershirt (uncredited)
Glen CavenderGlen CavenderDrinker / Cripple (uncredited)
Vivian EdwardsVivian EdwardsNurse (uncredited)
William HauberSmoking Cop (uncredited)
Charles MurrayCharles MurrayDrinker (uncredited)
Helen CarruthersNephew's Girlfriend (as Peggy Page)

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