Modern Times
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Originally released in 1936. Modern Times is a comedy/drama film. directed by Charlie Chaplin. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Charlie Chaplin, Paulette Goddard, and Henry Bergman
Synopsis
A bumbling tramp desires to build a home with a young woman, yet is thwarted time and time again by his lack of experience and habit of being in the wrong place at the wrong time..
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 5, 1936
90 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
8.3/10
Excellent (3,963 votes)
Budget
$1.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$1.8M
1.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Charlie Chaplin
as The Tramp (A Factory Worker)
Paulette Goddard
as A Gamin
Henry Bergman
as Cafe Proprietor
Tiny Sandford
as Big Bill
Chester Conklin
as Mechanic
Hank Mann
as Burglar
Stanley Blystone
as Gamin's Father
Al Ernest Garcia
as President of the Electro Steel Corp.
Richard Alexander
as Prison Cellmate
Cecil Reynolds
as Minister
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,500,000
- Revenue
- $1,800,000
Production Companies
- Charles Chaplin Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Modern Times about?
A bumbling tramp desires to build a home with a young woman, yet is thwarted time and time again by his lack of experience and habit of being in the wrong place at the wrong time..
Who directed Modern Times?
Modern Times was directed by Charlie Chaplin.
How long is Modern Times?
Modern Times has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was Modern Times released?
Modern Times was released on February 5, 1936 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Modern Times?
The main cast of Modern Times includes Charlie Chaplin, Paulette Goddard, Henry Bergman, Tiny Sandford, Chester Conklin.
Is Modern Times worth watching?
Modern Times has a user rating of 8.3/10 based on 3,963 reviews, indicating excellent reception from audiences.