The Pawnshop

(1916)

★ 6.7 IMDb · 121 votes

Genres: Comedy

Year: 1916

Runtime: 26 мин

Country: United States of America

Director: Чарли Чаплин

Cast: Чарли Чаплин, Генри Бергман, Эдна Первиэнс, Джон Рэнд, Эрик Кэмпбелл, Albert Austin, James T. Kelley, Frank J. Coleman, Wesley Ruggles

Plot

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.

Charlie, the not-so-punctual and dependable pawnbroker's assistant, starts his day with his usual duties at the pawnshop--a bit of dusting; some polishing up, and above all, a lot of quarrelling with his co-worker. Before long, a customer arrives--what a fabulous opportunity for Charlie to exhibit his subtle technical skills, and to give his critical scientific evaluation with the use of a rusty can-opener. Then, another client comes, eager to see the diamonds; however, could he be a wolf in sheep's clothing?