The Property Man

The Property Man, starring Charlie Chaplin

The Property Man, starring Charlie Chaplin originally released August 1, 1914, by Keystone Studios

Again directing himself, Charlie Chaplin is the property man of the title, having the predictable slapstick problems with the luggage of the actors that he has to carry around. As well as the conflicts that the short-tempered Charlie the little tramp is now becoming famous for.

While the makeup is clearly that of the Little Tramp, neither the costume nor the character are the same. Here, Charlie’s a bully, picking on people smaller than himself — notably the old man. And he’s intimidated by bigger people, notably Garlico.

Trivia about The Property Man starring Charlie Chaplin

Also released as:

  • Chaplin som regissör (Sweden)
  • Charlie on the Boards (USA)
  • Charlot, garcon de théâtre (France)
  • Charlot, regisseur (Spain)
  • Getting His Goat
  • Hits of the Past (USA)
  • Kulissiapulainen (Finland)
  • Props (USA)
  • The Rustabout
  • Vamping Venus
  • The Rustabout
  • Vamping Venus

Cast of characters

Additional cast

Trivia

  • This film is among the 34 short films included in the “Chaplin at Keystone” DVD collection.
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