The Idle Class

The Idle Class (1921)

25/09/1921
Comedy
32m

Overview

At an upper class golf resort, a tramp discovers he's the lookalike of a rich man with a beautiful, unhappy wife.

  • Charlie ChaplinDirector, Writer
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

Keywords

  • mistaken identity
  • tramp
  • look-alike
  • class differences
  • silent film
  • suit of armor
  • little tramp
  • neglected wife
  • costume party

Top Billed 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)

Lillian McMurray

Maid (uncredited)

John Rand

John Rand

Golfer / Guest (uncredited)

Rex Storey

Pickpocket / Guest (uncredited)

Mack Swain

Mack Swain

Edna's Father (uncredited)

Armand Triller

Extra (uncredited)

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