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The Kid (1921)
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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.
Cast
Charlie Chaplinas A Tramp
Jackie Cooganas The Kid
Edna Purvianceas The Woman
Carl Milleras The Man
Albert Austinas Car Thief / Man in Shelter (uncredited)
Charles Reisneras Bully (uncredited)
Lita Greyas Flirtatious Angel (uncredited)
Beulah Bainsas Bride (uncredited)
Nellie Bly Bakeras Slum Nurse (uncredited)
Henry Bergmanas Professor Guido / Night Shelter Keeper (uncredited)
Edward Bibyas Orphan Asylum Driver (uncredited)
B.F. Blinnas Assistant (uncredited)
Kitty Bradburyas Bride's Mother (uncredited)
Frank Campeauas Welfare Officer (uncredited)
Facts
| Release date | January 21, 1921 |
| Runtime | 68 min (1h 8m) โ about the same as the 1921 average of 68 min |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $250,000 |
| Box office | $5,450,000 (21.8ร budget) |
| IMDb | tt0012349 |
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Questions
How long is The Kid?
The Kid runs 68 minutes (1h 8m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is The Kid worth watching?
TMDB users give it 8.1/10 across 2,453 votes, which places it #1 of 1 films released in 1921 in this index (top 100%) and #37 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed The Kid?
The Kid was directed by Charlie Chaplin. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Great Dictator (1940), Modern Times (1936), City Lights (1931).
Who stars in The Kid?
Charlie Chaplin as A Tramp; Jackie Coogan as The Kid; Edna Purviance as The Woman; Carl Miller as The Man; Albert Austin as Car Thief / Man in Shelter (uncredited); Charles Reisner as Bully (uncredited).
What is The Kid rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Kid?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/120874.