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The Idle Class
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The Idle Class

1921 · 32 min Comedy
6.7 / 10 · TMDB

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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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

This is a comedy that knows its limits. Doesn't reach for grotesque when irony is enough, doesn't ask the audience to take things too seriously.

Worth watching for a good mood and a couple of genuinely funny moments. Doesn't promise depth — but doesn't pretend to have it either.

Good for watching with people who need to unwind after a long day. Not for those seeking depth.

Director: Charlie Chaplin

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: With friends or a partner when you don't want anything complicated. Good mood guaranteed.

🎭 Cast

Charlie Chaplin

Charlie Chaplin

Tramp / Husband

Edna Purviance

Edna Purviance

Edna the Neglected Wife

Henry Bergman

Henry Bergman

Sleeping Hobo / Guest in Cop Uniform (uncredited)

Al Ernest Garcia

Al Ernest Garcia

Cop in Park / Guest (uncredited)

Lita Grey

Lita Grey

Maid (uncredited)

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Lillian McMurray

Maid (uncredited)

John Rand

John Rand

Golfer / Guest (uncredited)

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Rex Storey

Pickpocket / Guest (uncredited)

Mack Swain

Mack Swain

Edna's Father (uncredited)

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Armand Triller

Extra (uncredited)

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