His New Job is a 1915 American short silent comedy film written by, directed by, and starring Charlie Chaplin. Gloria Swanson appears as an uncredited extra. The title is an inside reference to this being Chaplin's first film after leaving Keystone Studios for Essanay Studios. It was also the only film Chaplin shot at Essanay's Chicago studio. He found the facilities and climate (His New Job was shot in mid-winter) not to his liking, and Chaplin soon relocated back to California.

Synopsis:

When one of the actors on a movie set doesn't show up, Charlie gets his chance to be on camera and replaces the actor. While waiting, he plays in a dice game and gets on many people's nerves. When he finally gets to act, he ruins his scene, accidentally destroys the set, and tears the skirt of the star of the movie.

Cast:

Charles Chaplin - Film Extra
Ben Turpin - Film Extra, in Afternoon
Charlotte Mineau - Film Extra
Leo White - Actor, Hussar Officer
Robert Bolder - Studio President
Charles J. Stine - Director
Arthur W. Bates - Carpenter
Jess Robbins - Cameraman
Gloria Swanson - Extra, Stenographer (uncredited)