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Making a Living is the first film starring Charlie Chaplin. It premiered on February 2, 1914. Chaplin plays Edgar English, a lady-charming swindler who runs afoul of the Keystone Kops. It was written and directed by Henry Lehrman.
Original Release
02/02/1914
US Release
02/02/1914
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Charles Chaplin | Edgar English - Swindler |
| Emma Clifton | Jealous Husband's Wife |
| Chester Conklin | Policeman / Bum |
| Alice Davenport | Mother |
| Minta Durfee | Girl |
| Billy Gilbert | Jealous Husband |
| Beverly Griffith | Seated Man with Editor |
| Charles Inslee | Newspaper Editor |
| Edgar Kennedy | Wreck Bystander |
| Virginia Kirtley | Daughter |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Charles Chaplin | Edgar English - Swindler |
| Emma Clifton | Jealous Husband's Wife |
| Chester Conklin | Policeman / Bum |
| Alice Davenport | Mother |
| Minta Durfee | Girl |
| Billy Gilbert | Jealous Husband |
| Beverly Griffith | Seated Man with Editor |
| Charles Inslee | Newspaper Editor |
| Edgar Kennedy | Wreck Bystander |
| Virginia Kirtley | Daughter |
| Keystone Kops | Cops |
| Henry Lehrman | Reporter |
| Grover Ligon | Bald Man in Newspaper Office |
| Edward Nolan | Cop at Apartment Steps |
| Tammany Young | Onlooker |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Mack Sennett | Producer |
