The Kid
“6 reels of Joy.”
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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THE KID – NEW 100TH ANNIVERSARY TRAILEROfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-03-03
Top Cast
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Charlie Chaplin
A Tramp
Jackie Coogan
The Kid
Carl Miller
The Man
Edna Purviance
The Woman
Albert Austin
Car Thief / Man in Shelter (uncredited)
Beulah Bains
Bride (uncredited)
Nellie Bly Baker
Slum Nurse (uncredited)
Henry Bergman
Professor Guido / Night Shelter Keeper (uncredited)
Edward Biby
Orphan Asylum Driver (uncredited)
B.F. Blinn
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)
Jack Coogan Sr.
Pickpocket / Guest / Devil (uncredited)
Estelle Cook
Extra in Wedding Scene (uncredited)
Lillian Crane
Extra in Wedding Scene (uncredited)
Philip D'Oench
Extra in Wedding Scene (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Beijing International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 21, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 16, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$250K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
21.8x
+$5.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charlie Chaplin
- Screenplay & Story
- Charlie Chaplin
- Original Score
- Charlie Chaplin
- Original Title
- The Kid
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Budget
- $250K
- Worldwide Gross
- $5.5M
- Production Studios
- Charles Chaplin Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charlie Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin
Roland Totheroh
Charlie Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin
Department Leadership Roster
Charlie Chaplin
Director
Charlie Chaplin
Producer
Charlie Chaplin
Writer
Charlie Chaplin
Original Music Composer
Roland Totheroh
Director of Photography
Charlie Chaplin
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Kid
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Kid about?
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.
Who directed The Kid?
The Kid was directed by Charlie Chaplin.
Who stars in The Kid?
The principal cast of The Kid includes Charlie Chaplin, Jackie Coogan, Carl Miller, Edna Purviance, Albert Austin.
When was The Kid released and how long is it?
The Kid was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Kid?
The Kid had a reported production budget of $250K and grossed $5.5M at the worldwide box office (21.8 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Kid?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Kid was composed by Charlie Chaplin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Kid?
The Kid holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); CA: R; DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: TP; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).