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Movie Info

Release Date: January 21, 1921
Runtime: 68 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (13)
Genres:
Drama Comedy
Budget: $250,000
Revenue: $5,450,000
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
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100%
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8.1/10
TMDB
2,340 votes
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8.2/10
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145,229 votes
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The Kid

1921

"A friendship that defies all odds, forever."

Also known as: πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ EN: The Waif? πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ ES: El Pibe? πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ DE: Der Vagabund und das Kind? πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¦ AR: Altefl? πŸ‡·πŸ‡΄ RO: Piciul All international titles (13) →
Drama Comedy 68 min 8.2/10

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Category Level Indicator
Violence 1/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 1/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 1/5
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Budget: $250,000
Revenue: $5,450,000
Profit $5,200,000
ROI +2080% (21.8x)

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Cast of The Kid

Jackie Coogan as The Kid in The Kid
Jackie Coogan
The Kid
Carl Miller as The Man in The Kid
Carl Miller
The Man
Edna Purviance as The Woman in The Kid
Edna Purviance
The Woman

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Keywords

#black and white 163 #hilarious 84 #suicide attempt 32 #semi autobiographical 29 #class differences 26 #slapstick comedy 26 #fistfight 18 #silent film 17 #dream sequence 12 #angel 10 #illegitimate child 7 #foundling 3 #unwed mother 2 #out of wedlock child 2 #car theft 2

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Trivia & Fun Facts about The Kid

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  • The film's key scenes were shot on location in Los Angeles, capturing the urban landscape of the early 1920s, which contributed to the film's authenticity.

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  • Charlie Chaplin, who directed and starred in the film, often improvised scenes, allowing for organic interactions between characters, particularly between him and Coogan.

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  • In one scene, the tramp attempts to use a makeshift bed for the boy, which highlights the theme of poverty and the resourcefulness of the characters.

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  • During filming, Coogan's comedic timing was so natural that Chaplin often had to adjust his own performance to better complement the young actor's instincts.

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  • A continuity error occurs in one scene where the tramp's clothing changes between shots, reflecting the challenges of shooting without modern filming techniques.

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