In this funny picture we see how a man in the government service can have things pretty near his own way and go to sleep on the job, while the citizens are at his mercy and have no redress ... See full summary
In the Government Service (1908) Online
In this funny picture we see how a man in the government service can have things pretty near his own way and go to sleep on the job, while the citizens are at his mercy and have no redress for the indignities heaped upon them. The old tax collector coolly comes into his office, and while the crowd on the other side of the grating are forming in line and fighting for first place, he takes off his coat and puts on a smoking jacket. Next he proceeds to cook his breakfast in full view of the clamoring mob. Finishing his delightful repast, he lights his pipe and settles down to have a smoke. He then stretches a hammock across the office and climbs into it, and oblivious of the state of affairs outside he is soon in the land of Nod. Things take on such a murderous aspect on the other side of the grating that the police are summoned, and are compelled to use their clubs to clear out the place, while the old fellow peacefully slumbers on, undisturbed by the turmoil where men's hats arc broken...
Original French title is undetermined.