The Idle Class
Synopsis
At an upper class golf resort, a tramp discovers he's the lookalike of a rich man with a beautiful, unhappy wife.
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Charlie Chaplin
Tramp / Husband
Edna Purviance
Edna the Neglected Wife
Henry Bergman
Sleeping Hobo / Guest in Cop Uniform (uncredited)
Al Ernest Garcia
Cop in Park / Guest (uncredited)
Lita Grey
Maid (uncredited)
Lillian McMurray
Maid (uncredited)
John Rand
Golfer / Guest (uncredited)
Rex Storey
Pickpocket / Guest (uncredited)
Mack Swain
Edna's Father (uncredited)
Armand Triller
Extra (uncredited)
William Carey
Extra (uncredited)
Carlyle Robinson
Guest (uncredited)
Joe Van Meter
Guest (uncredited)
Granville Redmond
Guest (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 25, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charlie Chaplin
- Screenplay & Story
- Charlie Chaplin
- Original Score
- Charlie Chaplin
- Original Title
- The Idle Class
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 32m
- 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
Writer
Charlie Chaplin
Producer
Roland Totheroh
Director of Photography
Charlie Chaplin
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Idle Class
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Idle Class about?
At an upper class golf resort, a tramp discovers he's the lookalike of a rich man with a beautiful, unhappy wife.
Who directed The Idle Class?
The Idle Class was directed by Charlie Chaplin.
Who stars in The Idle Class?
The principal cast of The Idle Class includes Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Henry Bergman, Al Ernest Garcia, Lita Grey.
When was The Idle Class released and how long is it?
The Idle Class was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Idle Class?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Idle Class was composed by Charlie Chaplin.