The Kid
A tramp cares for a boy after he's abandoned as a newborn by his mother. Later the mother has a change of heart and aches to be reunited with her son.
Audience Sentiment
Heart-wrenching separation attempt
Dreamland sequence with angels
The film dips slightly during the fantastical Dreamland sequence before soaring back to emotional heights with the perfect reunion ending
Reviewers consistently praised the delightful chemistry between Chaplin and Jackie Coogan throughout, with particular acclaim for their partnership scenes and the emotional separation sequence. While recognizing it as an important piece of cinema history, critics noted it showcases Chaplin's professional mastery even if not ranking among his very greatest works.
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Charlie Chaplin
A Tramp
Jackie Coogan
The Kid
Carl Miller
The Man
Edna Purviance
The Woman
Albert Austin
Car Thief / Man in Shelter (uncredited)
Beulah Bains
Bride (uncredited)
Nellie Bly Baker
Slum Nurse (uncredited)
Henry Bergman
Professor Guido / Night Shelter Keeper (uncredited)
Edward Biby
Orphan Asylum Driver (uncredited)
B.F. Blinn
Assistant (uncredited)
Kitty Bradbury
Bride's Mother (uncredited)
Frank Campeau
Welfare Officer (uncredited)
Bliss Chevalier
Extra in Wedding Scene (uncredited)
Frances Cochran
Extra in Reception Scene (uncredited)
Jack Coogan Sr.
Pickpocket / Guest / Devil (uncredited)
Estelle Cook
Extra in Wedding Scene (uncredited)
Lillian Crane
Extra in Wedding Scene (uncredited)
Philip D'Oench
Extra in Wedding Scene (uncredited)
Dan Dillon
Bum (uncredited)
Robert Dunbar
Bridegroom (uncredited)
Crew
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