Pay Day_
"Chaplin's finest 'Short'"
A bricklayer and his wife clash over his end-of-the-week partying.
Starring
Charlie Chaplin, Phyllis Allen, Mack Swain
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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Year context
Pay Day was released 104 years ago in 1922.
Overview
A bricklayer and his wife clash over his end-of-the-week partying.
Pay Day is a Comedy film with a runtime of 0h 22m.
CAST (11)
Charlie Chaplin
Laborer
Phyllis Allen
His Wife
Mack Swain
Foreman
Edna Purviance
Foreman's Daughter
Syd Chaplin
Charlie's Friend and Lunch Cart Owner
Albert Austin
Workman
John Rand
Workman
Loyal Underwood
Workman
Henry Bergman
Drinking Companion
Al Ernest Garcia
Drinking Companion and Policeman
WR
Wyn Ritchie Evans
Extra (uncredited)
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Pay Day about?
A bricklayer and his wife clash over his end-of-the-week partying.
How long is Pay Day?
Pay Day has a runtime of 22 minutes (0h 22m).
Who stars in Pay Day?
The cast of Pay Day includes Charlie Chaplin, Phyllis Allen, Mack Swain, Edna Purviance, Syd Chaplin.
What is the rating of Pay Day?
Pay Day has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 based on 154 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Comedy