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Making a Living

Making a Living

A swindler scams a newspaper reporter-photographer and then, not realizing where the man is employed, applies for a job at his newspaper.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Making a Living
  • Genres: Comedy
  • Release Date: 1914-02-02
  • Runtime: 13 minutes
  • Rating: 5.622/10 (94 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Keystone Film Company
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.3952
  • Languages: No Language

Cast & Crew

Charlie Chaplin

Charlie Chaplin

as The Swindler (uncredited)

Henry Lehrman

Henry Lehrman

as Newspaper Reporter-Photographer (uncredited)

Virginia Kirtley

Virginia Kirtley

as Fiancée (uncredited)

Alice Davenport

Alice Davenport

as Fiancée's Mother (uncredited)

Billy Gilbert

Billy Gilbert

as Jealous Husband (uncredited)

Emma Clifton

Emma Clifton

as Jealous Husband's Wife (uncredited)

Charles Inslee

Charles Inslee

as Newspaper Editor (uncredited)

Beverly Griffith

Beverly Griffith

as Seated Man with Editor (uncredited)

Grover Ligon

Grover Ligon

as Bald Man in Newspaper Office (uncredited)

Edward Nolan

Edward Nolan

as Cop at Apartment Steps (uncredited)

Gallery

Movie sceneMovie scene

External Links

Keywords

swindlerthiefcar accidentfoot chasesilent filmfiancéeshort filmnewspaper photographer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Making a Living?

Making a Living is a Comedy movie directed by . It was released on 1914-02-02.

Who are the main actors in Making a Living?

The main cast includes Charlie Chaplin, Henry Lehrman, Virginia Kirtley, Alice Davenport, Billy Gilbert, .

Where can I watch Making a Living online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Making a Living is available.

Is Making a Living based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of Making a Living?

Making a Living has an IMDb rating of 5.622/10 based on 94 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Making a Living?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Making a Living?

The soundtrack was composed by Keystone Film Company. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Making a Living filmed?

Making a Living was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Making a Living?

The total runtime of Making a Living is 13 minutes.

Is Making a Living suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Making a Living?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Making a Living.

Does Making a Living have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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