
His New Profession(1914)
Charlie takes care of a man in a wheelchair.


Charlie and his partner are to deliver a piano to 666 Prospect St. and repossess one from 999 Prospect St.

Charlie Chaplin
Charlie, Piano Mover

Mack Swain
Mike, Charlie's Partner

Charley Chase
Piano Store Manager

Fritz Schade
Mr. Rich

Frank Hayes
Mr. Poor

Cecile Arnold
Mrs. Rich

Helen Carruthers
Miss Poor (uncredited)
William Hauber
Servant (uncredited)
Billy Gilbert
Piano Store Salesman
His Musical Career is a comedy film released in 1914 exploring themes of black and white, silent film, piano, delivery guy. Directed by Charlie Chaplin, it stars Charlie Chaplin, Mack Swain, Charley Chase. Charlie and his partner are to deliver a piano to 666 Prospect St. and repossess one from 999 Prospect St.
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