His New Profession

Charlie Chaplin stars as a lazy tramp who, desperate for money, gets a job as a "professional rescuer." His plan is to find people in peril and rescue them for a reward. However, his attempts to create a situation where he can be a hero often lead to more chaos and comedic mishaps than actual rescues.

As one of Charlie Chaplin's early Keystone shorts, 'His New Profession' is a typical example of his slapstick genius during this period. While not as polished as his later works, it showcases his developing physical comedy and ability to find humor in everyday situations, earning praise for its energetic and inventive gags.

• Chaplin's signature physical comedy is on full display.
• A fast-paced and funny early work from the comedic master.
• Relies heavily on visual gags and situational humor.

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This film is notable for being one of the few times Charlie Chaplin and fellow silent film legend Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle appeared on screen together, though they were not in the same scenes for the majority of the film.