description Making a Living Overview
Making a Living is a 1914 American silent comedy short directed by Henry Lehrman and produced by Keystone Studios. It marks Charlie Chaplin's first released film appearance, with Chaplin playing a well-dressed swindler who tries to deceive a newspaper reporter and steal his job. The film predates Chaplin's Tramp character and presents him in a different comic persona.
help Making a Living FAQ
Why is Making a Living important in film history?
It was Charlie Chaplin's first released film appearance, made at Keystone in 1914. The short launched a screen career that later included acting, directing, writing, and composing. [Charlie Chaplin official site](https://www.charliechaplin.com/en/films/46-making-a-living)
What character does Chaplin play in Making a Living?
Chaplin plays a dubious, well-dressed dandy who tries to become a newspaper reporter and deceive people around him. He wears a top hat, frock coat, monocle, and drooping moustache rather than the later Tramp costume. [Charlie Chaplin official site](https://www.charliechaplin.com/en/films/46-making-a-living)
Is Making a Living the first appearance of Chaplin's Little Tramp?
No. Making a Living uses the earlier dandy character, while the Little Tramp costume appears in Chaplin's next Keystone film, Mabel's Strange Predicament. [Charlie Chaplin official site](https://www.charliechaplin.com/en/filming/articles/212-Chaplin-at-Keystone-The-Tramp-is-Born)
Is Making a Living a feature film or a short?
It is a silent comedy short from Keystone Studios, released in 1914. Chaplin's official filmography places it among his Keystone films before the Tramp character was established.
explore Explore More
Reviews & Comments
Write a Review
Be the first to review
Share your thoughts with the community and help others make better decisions.
