The Janitor
Synopsis
A mild-mannered, well-meaning but bumbling janitor gets unwittingly involved in a battle between two opposing political groups, with each side trying to use him to destroy the other, and the secret police--who have already thrown him out of their office when he worked there--watching all of them.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 7, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Morris R. Schlank
- Original Title
- The Janitor
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Hank Mann Comedies
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Morris R. Schlank
Department Leadership Roster
Morris R. Schlank
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Janitor
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Janitor about?
A mild-mannered, well-meaning but bumbling janitor gets unwittingly involved in a battle between two opposing political groups, with each side trying to use him to destroy the other, and the secret police--who have already thrown him out of their office when he worked there--watching all of them.
Who directed The Janitor?
The Janitor was directed by Morris R. Schlank.
Who stars in The Janitor?
The principal cast of The Janitor includes Hank Mann, Madge Kirby, Merta Sterling, Dorothy Vernon.
When was The Janitor released and how long is it?
The Janitor was released in 1919 with a total runtime of Unknown.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Janitor?
The Janitor holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).