The hero, a janitor played by Chaplin, is fired from work for accidentally knocking his bucket of water out the window and onto his boss the chief banker (Tandy). Meanwhile, one of the junior managers (Dillon) is being threatened with exposure by his bookie for gambling debts unpaid. Thus the manager decides to steal from the company.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Charlie ChaplinThe Janitor | The Janitor |
 Jess DandyBank president | Bank president |
| JJohn T. DillonVillaoinous manager | Villaoinous manager |
 Al St. JohnElevator boy | Elevator boy |
 Glen CavenderLuke Connor - Gambler | Luke Connor - Gambler |
 Frank HayesAccountant | Accountant |
| HHelen CarruthersSecretary (as Peggy Page) | Secretary (as Peggy Page) |