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Chaplin mops floors, steals hearts, and somehow ends up in a bank vault. Classic Charlie chaos.
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The Bank (1915)

silent era goldunderdog charmabsurdist romance

Overview

Comedy

A janitor at a bank is in love with a secretary and dreams that she has fallen in love with him too.

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short filmslapstick comedysilent filmblack and white

Standout Aspects

Acting

Chaplin's face does more storytelling than most modern scripts.

Direction

Tight slapstick construction—every prop, every pratfall, perfectly timed.

Practical Effects

Real bank set, real physical stakes. No CGI, just sheer commitment.

Best for:Solo: Perfect lunch break escape—silent, so you can still answer Slack.·Date Night: Impress them with your vintage taste. Plus it's over in 25 minutes.·Rewatch: Catch new physical gags every time. Chaplin's economy of motion is unmatched.
Charlie Chaplin

Director

Charlie Chaplin

ReleasedAug 9, 1915
Runtime25m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensitymedium
Tonelight
Feellight

Top Cast

Charlie Chaplin

Charlie Chaplin

Janitor

Edna Purviance

Edna Purviance

Secretary

Carl Stockdale

Carl Stockdale

Cashier

Charles Inslee

Charles Inslee

Bank President

Leo White

Leo White

Clerk

Billy Armstrong

Billy Armstrong

Another Janitor

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Chaplin shot this at Essanay Studios in just a few days between longer projects, yet it's more coherent than most modern blockbusters.

Cultural

The 1915 bank setting captures American anxiety about financial institutions—only months before the Federal Reserve was fully established. Charlie's janitor is literally cleaning up capitalism's mess.

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The Bank (trecho), Charles Chaplin - 1915

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