The Kid (1921)
6 reels of Joy.
A tramp cares for a boy after he's abandoned as a newborn by his mother. Later the mother has a change of heart and aches to be reunited with her son.
Director: Charlie Chaplin
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 68 min
Release Date: January 21, 1921
Cast
- Charlie Chaplin - A Tramp
- Jackie Coogan - The Kid
- Carl Miller - The Man
- Edna Purviance - The Woman
- Albert Austin - Car Thief / Man in Shelter (uncredited)
- Beulah Bains - Bride (uncredited)
- Nellie Bly Baker - Slum Nurse (uncredited)
- Henry Bergman - Professor Guido / Night Shelter Keeper (uncredited)
- Edward Biby - Orphan Asylum Driver (uncredited)
- B.F. Blinn - Assistant (uncredited)
Screenplay
Music: Charlie Chaplin
Cinematography: Roland Totheroh
Editing: Charlie Chaplin
Production: Charles Chaplin Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Budget: $250,000
Box Office: $5M
Original Language: en
Themes
Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Slapstick Comedy and Chaos, Slapstick Confusion and Misfortunes, Fun Physical Comedy, Social Commentary and Reflection
Keywords
angel, suicide attempt, fistfight, slapstick comedy, black and white, class differences, foundling, silent film, dream sequence, semi autobiographical, car theft, illegitimate child, unwed mother, abandoned baby, out of wedlock child
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Kid about?
- A tramp cares for a boy after he's abandoned as a newborn by his mother. Later the mother has a change of heart and aches to be reunited with her son.
- Who directed The Kid?
- The Kid was directed by Charlie Chaplin.
- Who stars in The Kid?
- The Kid stars Charlie Chaplin, Jackie Coogan, Carl Miller, Edna Purviance, Albert Austin, Beulah Bains.
- How long is The Kid?
- The Kid has a runtime of 1h 8m (68 minutes).
- What genre is The Kid?
- The Kid is a Comedy, Drama film.
- What is the budget of The Kid?
- The Kid had a budget of $250,000.
- How much did The Kid gross?
- The Kid grossed $5M worldwide.
- Where was The Kid produced?
- The Kid was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Kid?
- The themes of The Kid include: Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Slapstick Comedy and Chaos, Slapstick Confusion and Misfortunes, Fun Physical Comedy, Social Commentary and Reflection.