Charlie Chaplin - The Tramp Gets a Job

The iconic image of Charlie Chaplin as the "Little Tramp" character is firmly established in popular culture, and this classic1914 film gives a glimpse into his early work. As the titular tramp, Chaplin charms his way into a job at a restaurant, entering with a true dash of optimism. Even though his carefully rehearsed entrance fails to win him praise from the business owner, his improvisations and whirlwind of missteps turn it into an amusing disaster. In just over three minutes, Chaplin relies heavily on physical comedy that still feels timely today. To viewers in 1914, The Tramp Gets a Job surely must have heralded the birth of an icon in motion picture history.