Pay Day(1922)
Chaplin's finest 'Short'
Pay Day Synopsis
A bricklayer and his wife clash over his end-of-the-week partying.
Pay Day (1922) is a comedy film directed by Charlie Chaplin, released on April 2, 1922 with a runtime of 22m. It stars Charlie Chaplin, Phyllis Allen, Mack Swain and Edna Purviance. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 167 ratings.
- Director:
- Charlie Chaplin
- Writers:
- Charlie Chaplin
- Producers:
- Charlie Chaplin
- Cinematographer:
- Roland Totheroh
- Production:
- Charles Chaplin Productions
- Status:
- Released
Pay Day Cast & Crew
Main cast
Charlie Chaplin
as Laborer
- Phyllis Allen
Phyllis Allen
as His Wife
Mack Swain
as Foreman
Edna Purviance
as Foreman's Daughter
Sydney Chaplin
as Charlie's Friend and Lunch Cart Owner
Albert Austin
as Workman
John Rand
as Workman
Loyal Underwood
as Workman
Henry Bergman
as Drinking Companion
Al Ernest Garcia
as Drinking Companion and Policeman
- Wyn Ritchie Evans
Wyn Ritchie Evans
as Extra (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Charlie Chaplin, written by Charlie Chaplin, produced by Charlie Chaplin.
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Pay Day Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 167 ratings.
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Pay Day – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Pay Day online?
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Pay Day (1922) 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 Pay Day?
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The main cast of Pay Day (1922) includes Charlie Chaplin, Phyllis Allen, Mack Swain, Edna Purviance and Sydney Chaplin. 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 Pay Day released?
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Pay Day was released on April 2, 1922 and runs for 22m.
Is Pay Day worth watching?
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Pay Day (1922) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 167 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.