Making a Living
Originally released in 1914. Making a Living is a comedy film. directed by Henry Lehrman. At just 13 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Charlie Chaplin, Henry Lehrman, and Virginia Kirtley
Synopsis
A swindler scams a newspaper reporter-photographer and then, not realizing where the man is employed, applies for a job at his newspaper.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 2, 1914
112 years ago
Runtime
0h 13m
13 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (98 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
as Jealous Husband (uncredited)
Emma Clifton
as Jealous Husband's Wife (uncredited)
Charles Inslee
as Newspaper Editor (uncredited)
Beverly Griffith
as Seated Man with Editor (uncredited)
Grover Ligon
as Bald Man in Newspaper Office (uncredited)
Edward Nolan
as Cop at Apartment Steps (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Keystone Film Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Making a Living about?
A swindler scams a newspaper reporter-photographer and then, not realizing where the man is employed, applies for a job at his newspaper.
Who directed Making a Living?
Making a Living was directed by Henry Lehrman.
How long is Making a Living?
Making a Living has a runtime of 0 hours and 13 minutes (13 minutes total).
When was Making a Living released?
Making a Living was released on February 2, 1914 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Making a Living?
The main cast of Making a Living includes Charlie Chaplin, Henry Lehrman, Virginia Kirtley, Alice Davenport, Billy Gilbert.