Movie: His Musical Career

Top 9 Billed Cast

Charlie Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin

Charlie, Piano Mover

Mack Swain
Mack Swain

Mike, Charlie's Partner

Charley Chase
Charley Chase

Piano Store Manager

Fritz Schade
Fritz Schade

Mr. Rich

Frank Hayes
Frank Hayes

Mr. Poor

Cecile Arnold
Cecile Arnold

Mrs. Rich

Helen Carruthers
Helen Carruthers

Miss Poor (uncredited)

William Hauber
William Hauber

Servant (uncredited)

Billy Gilbert
Billy Gilbert

Piano Store Salesman

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His Musical Career (1914) Keystone - Charlie Chaplin

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