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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.
Charles Chaplin
- A Tramp
- (as Charlie Chaplin)
Jackie Coogan
- The Child
- (as Jack Coogan)
Albert Austin
- Car Thief
- (uncredited)
- …
Beulah Bains
- Bride
- (uncredited)
Nellie Bly Baker
- Slum Nurse
- (uncredited)
Henry Bergman
- Professor Guido
- (uncredited)
- …
Edward Biby
- Orphan Asylum Driver
- (uncredited)
B.F. Blinn
- His Assistant
- (uncredited)
Kitty Bradbury
- Bride's Mother
- (uncredited)
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)
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Did you know
- TriviaThis was Sir Charles Chaplin's first feature length film he directed.
- GoofsOn 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 versionsA 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.
- ConnectionsEdited into Histoire(s) du cinéma: Une histoire seule (1989)
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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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- talking_tree
- Jan 13, 2003
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- Also known as
- The Waif
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- Budget
- $250,000 (estimated)
- Gross worldwide
- $41,960
- Runtime1 hour 8 minutes
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.33 : 1
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