Name: The Idle Class
Director: Charlie Chaplin
Genre: Comedy, Short
Released: 1921-01-01
Duration: PT32mM
Rating: 7.2
Cast: Charlie Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Henry Bergman, Al Ernest Garcia, Lita Grey

Question 1

What is The Idle Class (1921) about?

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

Question 2

Who stars in The Idle Class?

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The Idle Class stars Charlie Chaplin (Tramp / Husband), Edna Purviance (Edna the Neglected Wife), Henry Bergman (Sleeping Hobo / Guest in Cop Uniform (uncredited)), Al Ernest Garcia (Cop in Park / Guest (uncredited)), Lita Grey (Maid (uncredited)). The film was directed by Charlie Chaplin.

Question 3

How long is The Idle Class?

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The Idle Class has a runtime of 32 min and premiered in 1921. It is rated TV-G.

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Is The Idle Class worth watching?

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The Idle Class holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Comedy, Short are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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Where can I watch The Idle Class?

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