The Idle Class (1921)
At an upper class golf resort, a tramp discovers he's the lookalike of a rich man with a beautiful, unhappy wife.
Director: Charlie Chaplin
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 32 min
Release Date: September 25, 1921
Cast
- Charlie Chaplin - Tramp / Husband
- Edna Purviance - Edna the Neglected Wife
- Henry Bergman - Sleeping Hobo / Guest in Cop Uniform (uncredited)
- Al Ernest Garcia - Cop in Park / Guest (uncredited)
- Lita Grey - Maid (uncredited)
- Lillian McMurray - Maid (uncredited)
- John Rand - Golfer / Guest (uncredited)
- Rex Storey - Pickpocket / Guest (uncredited)
- Mack Swain - Edna's Father (uncredited)
- Armand Triller - Extra (uncredited)
Screenplay
Music: Charlie Chaplin
Cinematography: Roland Totheroh
Editing: Charlie Chaplin
Production: Charles Chaplin Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
mistaken identity, tramp, look-alike, class differences, silent film, suit of armor, neglected wife, costume party
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Idle Class about?
- At an upper class golf resort, a tramp discovers he's the lookalike of a rich man with a beautiful, unhappy wife.
- Who directed The Idle Class?
- The Idle Class was directed by Charlie Chaplin.
- Who stars in The Idle Class?
- The Idle Class stars Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Henry Bergman, Al Ernest Garcia, Lita Grey, Lillian McMurray.
- How long is The Idle Class?
- The Idle Class has a runtime of 32m (32 minutes).
- What genre is The Idle Class?
- The Idle Class is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Idle Class produced?
- The Idle Class was produced in United States of America.