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.
Starring
Charlie Chaplin, Henry Lehrman, Virginia Kirtley
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Making a Living was released 112 years ago in 1914.
Overview
A swindler scams a newspaper reporter-photographer and then, not realizing where the man is employed, applies for a job at his newspaper.
Making a Living is a Comedy film with a runtime of 0h 13m.
CAST (14)
Charlie Chaplin
The Swindler (uncredited)
Henry Lehrman
Newspaper Reporter-Photographer (uncredited)
Virginia Kirtley
Fiancée (uncredited)
Alice Davenport
Fiancée's Mother (uncredited)
BG
Billy Gilbert
Jealous Husband (uncredited)
EC
Emma Clifton
Jealous Husband's Wife (uncredited)
Charles Inslee
Newspaper Editor (uncredited)
BG
Beverly Griffith
Seated Man with Editor (uncredited)
Grover Ligon
Bald Man in Newspaper Office (uncredited)
EN
Edward Nolan
Cop at Apartment Steps (uncredited)
Tammany Young
Onlooker (uncredited)
Edgar Kennedy
Wreck Bystander (uncredited)
Chester Conklin
Policeman / Bum (uncredited)
Minta Durfee
(uncredited)
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Making a Living about?
A swindler scams a newspaper reporter-photographer and then, not realizing where the man is employed, applies for a job at his newspaper.
How long is Making a Living?
Making a Living has a runtime of 13 minutes (0h 13m).
Who stars in Making a Living?
The cast of Making a Living includes Charlie Chaplin, Henry Lehrman, Virginia Kirtley, Alice Davenport, Billy Gilbert.
What is the rating of Making a Living?
Making a Living has a rating of 5.7 out of 10 based on 100 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Comedy
