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The Idle Class
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The Idle Class

1921-09-25 · 32 min · ★ 6.8

Comedy

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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Directors
Charlie Chaplin
Production companies
Charles Chaplin Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Charlie ChaplinCharlie ChaplinTramp / Husband
Edna PurvianceEdna PurvianceEdna the Neglected Wife
Henry BergmanHenry BergmanSleeping Hobo / Guest in Cop Uniform (uncredited)
Al Ernest GarciaAl Ernest GarciaCop in Park / Guest (uncredited)
Lita GreyLita GreyMaid (uncredited)
Lillian McMurrayMaid (uncredited)
John RandJohn RandGolfer / Guest (uncredited)
Rex StoreyPickpocket / Guest (uncredited)
Mack SwainMack SwainEdna's Father (uncredited)
Armand TrillerExtra (uncredited)
William CareyExtra (uncredited)
Carlyle RobinsonGuest (uncredited)
Joe Van MeterGuest (uncredited)
Granville RedmondGranville RedmondGuest (uncredited)

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