His New Profession

His New Profession

5.8IMDb Score
Released:1914-08-31
Genre:Comedy
Duration:12 min
Director:Charlie Chaplin
Actors:Charlie Chaplin, Jess Dandy, Charley Chase, Cecile Arnold, Harry McCoy
Production:Keystone Film Company

Overview:

Charlie takes care of a man in a wheelchair.

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