His Musical Career Directed By Charles Chaplin
His Musical CareerStarringCharlie ChaplinRelease date November 7, 1914 Running time16 minutesCountryUnited StatesLanguagesSilent film English (Original titles) His Musical Career (also known as Musical Tramp) is a 1914 American comedy silent film made by Keystone Studios starring Charlie Chaplin.[1] SynopsisCharlie and his partner Mike work at a piano store, whose manager orders them to deliver a piano to Mr. Rich at 666 Prospect Street and repossess one from Mr. Poor at 999 Prospect Street. Hilarity ensues when they do exactly the opposite after mixing up the addresses of their customers. ReviewA reviewer from Variety gave it a positive review in November 1914, writing: "One of the best comedies in a month. Funny piano moving skit."[2] CastCharlie Chaplin as Charlie the piano moverMack Swain as MikeCharley Chase (as Charles Parrott) as Piano store managerFritz Schade as Mr. RichCecile Arnold as Mrs. RichFrank Hayes as Mr. PoorReferences1 Walker, Brent E. (2010). Mack Sennett's Fun Factory: A History and Filmography of His Studio and His Keystone and Mack Sennett Comedies, with Biographies of Players and Personnel. McFarland Inc. p. 303. ISBN 9780786457076. Retrieved 20 February 2024. 2 "Daily Release Reviews". Variety. November 14, 1914. Retrieved June 4, 2020.
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