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Making a Living

5.7191413mGMovieComedy

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

DirectorHenry Lehrman
WriterReed Heustis
ProducerMack Sennett

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Henry Lehrman

CCCharlie Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin
The Swindler (uncredited)
HLHenry Lehrman
Henry Lehrman
Newspaper Reporter-Photographer (uncredited)
VKVirginia Kirtley
Virginia Kirtley
Fiancée (uncredited)
ADAlice Davenport
Alice Davenport
Fiancée's Mother (uncredited)
BG
Billy Gilbert
Jealous Husband (uncredited)
EC
Emma Clifton
Jealous Husband's Wife (uncredited)
CICharles Inslee
Charles Inslee
Newspaper Editor (uncredited)
BG
Beverly Griffith
Seated Man with Editor (uncredited)
GL
Grover Ligon
Bald Man in Newspaper Office (uncredited)
EN
Edward Nolan
Cop at Apartment Steps (uncredited)
TYTammany Young
Tammany Young
Onlooker (uncredited)
EKEdgar Kennedy
Edgar Kennedy
Wreck Bystander (uncredited)

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Making a Living — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Making a Living?

Making a Living isn't on any subscription service in Australia right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is Making a Living on Netflix?

No, Making a Living is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Is Making a Living on Amazon Prime Video?

Making a Living isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Making a Living for free?

Making a Living isn't available free in Australia; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video.