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The Kid
Directed by Charlie Chaplin
1921•1h 8m•NR•★ 8.1
Comedy / Drama
Synopsis
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.
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Cast & Crew
DirectorCharlie Chaplin
WriterCharlie Chaplin
CinematographyRoland Totheroh
MusicCharlie Chaplin
Principal CastCharlie ChaplinA Tramp
Jackie CooganThe Kid
Carl MillerThe Man
Edna PurvianceThe Woman
Albert AustinCar Thief / Man in Shelter (uncredited)
Beulah BainsBride (uncredited)
Nellie Bly BakerSlum Nurse (uncredited)
Henry BergmanProfessor Guido / Night Shelter Keeper (uncredited)
Technical Specifications
Runtime1h 8m (68 mins)
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DirectorCharlie Chaplin
LanguagesNo Language
CountryUS
StudioCharles Chaplin Productions
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