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The Idle Class

6.8192132mMovieComedy

At an upper class golf resort, a tramp discovers he's the lookalike of a rich man with a beautiful, unhappy wife.

DirectorCharlie Chaplin
WriterCharlie Chaplin
ProducerCharlie Chaplin

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Cast · Directed by Charlie Chaplin

CCCharlie Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin
Tramp / Husband
EPEdna Purviance
Edna Purviance
Edna the Neglected Wife
HBHenry Bergman
Henry Bergman
Sleeping Hobo / Guest in Cop Uniform (uncredited)
AGAl Ernest Garcia
Al Ernest Garcia
Cop in Park / Guest (uncredited)
LGLita Grey
Lita Grey
Maid (uncredited)
LM
Lillian McMurray
Maid (uncredited)
JRJohn Rand
John Rand
Golfer / Guest (uncredited)
RS
Rex Storey
Pickpocket / Guest (uncredited)
MSMack Swain
Mack Swain
Edna's Father (uncredited)
AT
Armand Triller
Extra (uncredited)
WC
William Carey
Extra (uncredited)
CR
Carlyle Robinson
Guest (uncredited)

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The Idle Class — streaming FAQ

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The Idle Class is streaming on HBO Max and Criterion Channel in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

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No, The Idle Class is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on HBO Max and Criterion Channel.

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