Modern Times (1936)
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A bumbling tramp desires to build a home with a young woman, yet is thwarted time and time again by his lack of experience and habit of being in the wrong place at the wrong time..
Cast
- Charlie Chaplin - The Tramp (A Factory Worker)
- Paulette Goddard - A Gamin
- Henry Bergman - Cafe Proprietor
- Tiny Sandford - Big Bill
- Chester Conklin - Mechanic
- Hank Mann - Burglar
- Stanley Blystone - Gamin's Father
- Al Ernest Garcia - President of the Electro Steel Corp.
- Richard Alexander - Prison Cellmate
- Cecil Reynolds - Minister
Screenplay
- Charlie Chaplin (Screenplay)
Themes
Industrial Revolution and Societal Change, Slapstick Comedy and Chaos, Slapstick Confusion and Misfortunes, Industrial Revolution and Age of Machines, Daily Struggles of the Working Class
Keywords
factory, ambulance, invention, mental breakdown, tramp, great depression, industrial revolution, slapstick comedy, automation, jail, hospital, black and white, machine, pardon, silent film
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Modern Times about?
- A bumbling tramp desires to build a home with a young woman, yet is thwarted time and time again by his lack of experience and habit of being in the wrong place at the wrong time..
- Who directed Modern Times?
- Modern Times was directed by Charlie Chaplin.
- Who stars in Modern Times?
- Modern Times stars Charlie Chaplin, Paulette Goddard, Henry Bergman, Tiny Sandford, Chester Conklin, Hank Mann.
- How long is Modern Times?
- Modern Times has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
- What genre is Modern Times?
- Modern Times is a Comedy, Drama, Romance film.
- What is the budget of Modern Times?
- Modern Times had a budget of $2M.
- How much did Modern Times gross?
- Modern Times grossed $2M worldwide.
- Where was Modern Times produced?
- Modern Times was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Modern Times?
- The themes of Modern Times include: Industrial Revolution and Societal Change, Slapstick Comedy and Chaos, Slapstick Confusion and Misfortunes, Industrial Revolution and Age of Machines, Daily Struggles of the Working Class.