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The Idle Class

Play trailer Poster for The Idle Class TV-G,  1921,  32m,  Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
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The Little Tramp (Charles Chaplin) is mistaken for a wealthy golfer.

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Mabel McElliott New York Daily News May 17, 2021
I think all Chaplin fans will have a whale of a time with The Idle Class. Go to Full Review
Marion Russell Billboard Mar 16, 2023
Another typical "Charles Chaplin" type of screen product with all the little bits of side play and original touches which prove this comedian gives considerable thought to his work. Go to Full Review
Alan Ng Film Threat Nov 11, 2021
8.5/10
The perfect first film for anyone who wants an introduction to the Little Tramp. His talents are on full display. Go to Full Review
Henry William Hanemann LIFE Oct 5, 2021
Without offering anything actually new, or extending himself overly, [Chaplin] has provided sufficiently. The material is unpretentious yet adequate. We laughed. Go to Full Review
Harriette Underhill New York Tribune Nov 7, 2019
The Idle Class is quite different from anything Chaplin has done, and we like it better than anything, excepting Shoulder Arms and The Kid. Go to Full Review
Francisco J. Ariza Cine-Mundial Sep 9, 2019
The movie will make one laugh, and even though it's not "The Kid," one has to remember that masterpieces are not made every five minutes. [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
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George R Apr 28, 2017 One of the Chaplin's best.
Hagrid G Feb 14, 2010 A short film with Charlie Chaplin in his role as the Tramp. It was amusing, but not memorable and definitely not one of his best. (First and only viewing - 12/5/2008) See more
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Cast & Crew

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Charlie Chaplin

Director

Charlie Chaplin

Tramp and Husband

Edna Purviance

Neglected Wife

Mack Swain

Her Father

Henry Bergman

Sleeping Hobo

Al Ernest Garcia

Cop in Park and Guest

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The Idle Class

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Movie Info

Synopsis The Little Tramp (Charles Chaplin) is mistaken for a wealthy golfer.
Director
Charlie Chaplin
Distributor
First National Pictures Inc.
Production Co
Charles Chaplin Productions
Rating
TV-G
Genre
Comedy
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 25, 1921, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 15, 2020
Runtime
32m
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