The Kid(1921)
“6 reels of Joy.”
Overview
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
Studio
Charles Chaplin Productions
Budget
$250K
Revenue
$5M
Cast
Charlie Chaplin
as A Tramp
Jackie Coogan
as The Kid
Carl Miller
as The Man
Edna Purviance
as The Woman
Albert Austin
as Car Thief / Man in Shelter (uncredited)
Beulah Bains
as Bride (uncredited)
Nellie Bly Baker
as Slum Nurse (uncredited)
Henry Bergman
as Professor Guido / Night Shelter Keeper (uncredited)
Edward Biby
as Orphan Asylum Driver (uncredited)
B.F. Blinn
as Assistant (uncredited)
Kitty Bradbury
as Bride's Mother (uncredited)
Frank Campeau
as Welfare Officer (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1921
Runtime
1h 8m
Language
No Language
Rating
8.1 / 10
Budget
$250K
Box Office
$5M
Production Companies
Charles Chaplin Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Kid?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Kid (1921).
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 and released in 1921. It is a comedy, drama film.
How long is The Kid?▼
The Kid has a runtime of 1 hours and 8 minutes (68 minutes total).
Who stars in The Kid?▼
The cast of The Kid includes Charlie Chaplin as A Tramp, Jackie Coogan as The Kid, Carl Miller as The Man, Edna Purviance as The Woman, Albert Austin as Car Thief / Man in Shelter (uncredited) and more.
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