Three of Charlie Chaplin’s first short films.
His new job (1915) : When one of the actors on a movie set doesn’t show up, Charlie gets his chance to be on camera and replaces the actor. While waiting, he plays in a dice game and gets on many people’s nerves. When he finally gets to act, he ruins his scene, accidentally destroys the set, and tears the skirt of the star of the movie.
The Adventurer (1917) : Chaplin plays an escaped convict on the run from prison guards. He falls into favour with a wealthy family after he saves a young lady from drowning, but her suitor does everything he can to have Chaplin apprehended by the officials.
Easy street (1917) : Spotting a help wanted ad for a job at the police station, Chaplin accepts and is assigned the rough-and-tumble Easy Street as his beat.