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The Kid

  • 1921
  • Passed
  • 1h 8m
IMDb RATING
8.3/10
129K
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Charles Chaplin and Jackie Coogan in The Kid (1921)
ComedyDramaFamily

The Tramp cares for an abandoned child, but events put their relationship in jeopardy.The Tramp cares for an abandoned child, but events put their relationship in jeopardy.The Tramp cares for an abandoned child, but events put their relationship in jeopardy.

  • Director
    • Charles Chaplin
  • Writer
    • Charles Chaplin
  • Stars
    • Charles Chaplin
    • Edna Purviance
    • Jackie Coogan
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    • IMDb RATING
    8.3/10
    129K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Charles Chaplin
    • Writer
      • Charles Chaplin
    • Stars
      • Charles Chaplin
      • Edna Purviance
      • Jackie Coogan
    • 241User reviews
    • 118Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Top rated movie #129
    • Awards
      • 2 wins

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    Charles Chaplin
    Charles Chaplin
    • A Tramp
    • (as Charlie Chaplin)
    Edna Purviance
    Edna Purviance
    • The Woman
    Jackie Coogan
    Jackie Coogan
    • The Child
    • (as Jack Coogan)
    Carl Miller
    Carl Miller
    • The Man
    Albert Austin
    Albert Austin
    • Car Thief
    • (uncredited)
    • …
    Beulah Bains
    • Bride
    • (uncredited)
    Nellie Bly Baker
    • Slum Nurse
    • (uncredited)
    Henry Bergman
    Henry Bergman
    • Professor Guido
    • (uncredited)
    • …
    Edward Biby
    Edward Biby
    • Orphan Asylum Driver
    • (uncredited)
    B.F. Blinn
    B.F. Blinn
    • His Assistant
    • (uncredited)
    Kitty Bradbury
    • Bride's Mother
    • (uncredited)
    Frank Campeau
    Frank Campeau
    • Welfare Officer
    • (uncredited)
    Bliss Chevalier
    • Extra in Wedding Scene
    • (uncredited)
    Frances Cochran
    • Extra in Reception Scene
    • (uncredited)
    Elsie Codd
    • Extra in Alley Scene
    • (uncredited)
    Jack Coogan Sr.
    • Pickpocket
    • (uncredited)
    • …
    Estelle Cook
    • Extra in Wedding Scene
    • (uncredited)
    Lillian Crane
    • Extra in Wedding Scene
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Charles Chaplin
    • Writer
      • Charles Chaplin
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      This was Sir Charles Chaplin's first feature length film he directed.
    • Goofs
      On the rooftop, after the Tramp chases the two welfare workers who have captured and tormented John, the scene ends with the Tramp and one of the workers fighting on the back of the workers' pickup truck. After kicking the second welfare man off the back of the pickup, the Tramp makes a 'nonsensical' wave good-bye as he and John ride off to momentary safety. In reality Charles Chaplin (also the director) is waving 'CUT' to cameraman Roland Totheroh.
    • Quotes

      Title Card: A picture with a smile - and perhaps, a tear.

    • Alternate versions
      A new version was reissued in 1972 with a new music score composed by Charles Chaplin, who also re-edited the film in order to omit a few scenes featuring the kid's mother.
    • Connections
      Edited into Histoire(s) du cinéma: Une histoire seule (1989)

    User reviews241

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    10/10
    There are no words to phraise this movie enough
    It is hard to find such delightful and adorable movies these days as "The Kid". It is a silent movie but so rich, winning and beautiful that you don´t nead words. Chaplin and 6-year old Coogan are possibly the most charming pair I have ever seen in my life. The film succees to be nicely light and full of joy but also overwhelmingly sad and sentimental. I always get my eyes full with tears of saddness and happiness. And I really never cry in movies. And the music...its simply Oscar-level! The movie is sympathetic, full of feeling, touchingly funny moments. It is truly a masterpiece showing how extraordinary talented person Charlie Chaplin was considering this film is respectively over 80 years old! So don´t you miss it because of it´s age, don´t miss it.
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    • Jan 13, 2003

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    • Release date
      • February 6, 1921 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Waif
    • Filming locations
      • Chaplin Studios - 1416 N. La Brea Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Charles Chaplin Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $250,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $41,960
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 8 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Silent
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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