# The Kid (1921)

> A resourceful Tramp turns an abandoned baby into his beloved partner in survival, creating a luminous silent comedy about poverty, parenthood, and separation.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/5214

## Facts

- Runtime: 68 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Director: Charlie Chaplin
- Cast: Charlie Chaplin, Jackie Coogan, Carl Miller, Edna Purviance, Albert Austin, Beulah Bains, Nellie Bly Baker, Henry Bergman
- TMDB rating: 8.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0012349/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, slapstick, wistful, classic film night, family viewing with older children

## Synopsis

A heartwarming tale of unexpected fatherhood and resilience amidst hardship.

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