01 - Charles Chaplin - Making a Livin (1914)

Making a Living (also known as Doing His Best, A Busted Johnny, Troubles, and Take My Picture) is the first film starring Charlie Chaplin.[1] A one-reel comedy short, it was completed in three days at Keystone Studios in Los Angeles, California and was released for distribution on February 2, 1914.[2][3] In it Chaplin portrays a charming swindler who runs afoul of a news reporter and a Keystone Cop.[4] In addition to co-writing the "scenario" and directing the production, Henry Lehrman performs as the principal supporting character. Making a Living (también conocida como Doing His Best, A Busted Johnny, Troubles y Take My Picture) es la primera película protagonizada por Charlie Chaplin.[1] Un corto de comedia de un carrete, se completó en tres días en Keystone Studios en Los Ángeles, California y se lanzó para su distribución el 2 de febrero de 1914. En él, Chaplin interpreta a un encantador estafador que choca con un reportero y un policía de Keystone. Además de coescribir el "guión" y dirigir la producción, Henry Lehrman actúa como el personaje secundario principal. CAST Charlie Chaplin as Swindler Henry Lehrman as Reporter Emma Clifton as jealous husband's wife Virginia Kirtley as Daughter Alice Davenport as Mother Minta Durfee as Woman Chester Conklin as Policeman / Bum Charles Inslee as Newspaper Editor (uncredited)