PAY DAY

A film by Charles Chaplin

Cast : Charles Chaplin, Phyllis Allen, Mark Swain

1922 / comedy / original title : PAY DAY / 28’ / Black & White / status : completed / short film / French catalog

Charlie is an expert bricklayer. As he leaves work his wife takes the pay he has hidden in his hat. But he steals her purse so he can go out for the evening. When he comes back he finds her waiting for him with a rolling pin.