
The New Janitor
Directed by Charlie Chaplin
Produced by Keystone Film Company
A lighthearted silent comedy built on physical mishap and mistaken identity, where an innocent janitor becomes entangled in a theft plot through circumstance rather than intent.
The hero, a janitor played by Chaplin, is fired from work for accidentally knocking his bucket of water out the window and onto his boss the chief banker (Tandy). Meanwhile, one of the junior managers (Dillon) is being threatened with exposure by his bookie for gambling debts unpaid. Thus the manager decides to steal from the company.
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Is The New Janitor easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.
Is The New Janitor violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.
Is The New Janitor sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% of films.
Does The New Janitor end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.
Is The New Janitor scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.
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Familiar shape, done well.
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Like The New Janitor
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The New Janitor
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The New Janitor, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The New Janitor, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The New Janitor, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.






















































