Making a Living(1914)
Making a Living Synopsis
A swindler scams a newspaper reporter-photographer and then, not realizing where the man is employed, applies for a job at his newspaper.
Making a Living (1914) is a comedy film directed by Henry Lehrman, released on February 2, 1914 with a runtime of 13m. It stars Charlie Chaplin, Henry Lehrman, Virginia Kirtley and Alice Davenport. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 108 ratings.
- Director:
- Henry Lehrman
- Writers:
- Reed Heustis
- Producers:
- Mack Sennett
- Cinematographer:
- Enrique Juan Vallejo
- Production:
- Keystone Film Company
- Status:
- Released
Making a Living Cast & Crew
Main cast
Charlie Chaplin
as The Swindler (uncredited)
Henry Lehrman
as Newspaper Reporter-Photographer (uncredited)
Virginia Kirtley
as Fiancée (uncredited)
Alice Davenport
as Fiancée's Mother (uncredited)
- Billy Gilbert
Billy Gilbert
as Jealous Husband (uncredited)
- Emma Clifton
Emma Clifton
as Jealous Husband's Wife (uncredited)
Charles Inslee
as Newspaper Editor (uncredited)
- Beverly Griffith
Beverly Griffith
as Seated Man with Editor (uncredited)
- Grover Ligon
Grover Ligon
as Bald Man in Newspaper Office (uncredited)
- Edward Nolan
Edward Nolan
as Cop at Apartment Steps (uncredited)
Tammany Young
as Onlooker (uncredited)
Edgar Kennedy
as Wreck Bystander (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Henry Lehrman, written by Reed Heustis, produced by Mack Sennett.
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Making a Living Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 108 ratings.
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Making a Living – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Making a Living online?
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Making a Living (1914) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Making a Living?
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The main cast of Making a Living (1914) includes Charlie Chaplin, Henry Lehrman, Virginia Kirtley, Alice Davenport and Billy Gilbert. The film was directed by Henry Lehrman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Making a Living released?
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Making a Living was released on February 2, 1914 and runs for 13m.
Is Making a Living worth watching?
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Making a Living (1914) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 108 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.