The Idle Class(1921)
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.
The Idle Class (1921) is a comedy film directed by Charlie Chaplin, released on September 25, 1921 with a runtime of 32m. It stars Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Henry Bergman and Al Ernest Garcia. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 117 ratings.
- Director:
- Charlie Chaplin
- Writers:
- Charlie Chaplin
- Producers:
- Charlie Chaplin
- Cinematographer:
- Roland Totheroh
- Production:
- Charles Chaplin Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Idle Class Cast & Crew
Main cast
Charlie Chaplin
as Tramp / Husband
Edna Purviance
as Edna the Neglected Wife
Henry Bergman
as Sleeping Hobo / Guest in Cop Uniform (uncredited)
Al Ernest Garcia
as Cop in Park / Guest (uncredited)
Lita Grey
as Maid (uncredited)
- Lillian McMurray
Lillian McMurray
as Maid (uncredited)
John Rand
as Golfer / Guest (uncredited)
- Rex Storey
Rex Storey
as Pickpocket / Guest (uncredited)
Mack Swain
as Edna's Father (uncredited)
- Armand Triller
Armand Triller
as Extra (uncredited)
- William Carey
William Carey
as Extra (uncredited)
- Carlyle Robinson
Carlyle Robinson
as Guest (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Charlie Chaplin, written by Charlie Chaplin, produced by Charlie Chaplin.
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The Idle Class Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 117 ratings.
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The Idle Class – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Idle Class online?
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The Idle Class (1921) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Idle Class?
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The main cast of The Idle Class (1921) includes Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Henry Bergman, Al Ernest Garcia and Lita Grey. The film was directed by Charlie Chaplin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Idle Class released?
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The Idle Class was released on September 25, 1921 and runs for 32m.
Is The Idle Class worth watching?
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The Idle Class (1921) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 117 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.