The Idle Class
1921 · Movie · 32 min · ★ 6.7
The Little Tramp discovers he's a dead ringer for a rich man with a beautiful, unhappy wife.
Also known as Vanity Fair
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Details
- Years
- 1921
- Release date
- 1921-09-25
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 32 min
- TMDB rating
- 6.7/10 (114 votes)
Themes
- mistaken identity
- tramp
- look-alike
- class differences
- silent film
- suit of armor
- neglected wife
- costume party
Cast & crew
Charlie Chaplin
as Tramp / Husband
Edna Purviance
as Edna the Neglected Wife
Henry Bergman
as Sleeping Hobo / Guest in Cop Uniform (uncredited)
Al Ernest Garcia
as Cop in Park / Guest (uncredited)
Lita Grey
as Maid (uncredited)
- LM
Lillian McMurray
as Maid (uncredited)
John Rand
as Golfer / Guest (uncredited)
- RS
Rex Storey
as Pickpocket / Guest (uncredited)
Mack Swain
as Edna's Father (uncredited)
- AT
Armand Triller
as Extra (uncredited)
Directed by Charlie Chaplin