The Pawnshop

1916

0h 26m

6.6(111 votes)

Comedy

Overview

A pawnbroker's assistant deals with his grumpy boss, his annoying co-worker and some eccentric customers as he flirts with the pawnbroker's daughter, until a perfidious crook with bad intentions arrives at the pawnshop.

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Cast & Crew

9 members

Acting

Charlie Chaplin

Pawnbroker's Assistant

Acting

Henry Bergman

The Pawnbroker

Acting

Edna Purviance

Pawnbroker's Daughter

Acting

John Rand

The Other Assistant

Acting

Eric Campbell

A Thief

Acting

Albert Austin

Clock Client

Acting

James T. Kelley

Fishbowl Client

No Image

Acting

Frank J. Coleman

Policeman (uncredited)

Directing

Wesley Ruggles

Ring Client (uncredited)

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