The Kid – The Silent Film Series
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Runtime: 68 mins | Release Year: 1921 | Rating: NR | Genre(s): Comedy, Drama
Directed by Charlie Chaplin
Starring: Charlie Chaplin, Jackie Coogan, Edna Purviance
One of the most beloved films of the silent era, The Kid was Charlie Chaplin’s first feature-length masterpiece. Chaplin stars as the Tramp, who discovers an abandoned child and reluctantly takes him in. Over time, the pair form an unforgettable bond as they navigate life’s challenges together.
Blending Chaplin’s signature comedy with surprising emotional depth, The Kid remains a timeless story of resilience, family, and compassion. The film launched child star Jackie Coogan to international fame and continues to be regarded as one of cinema’s greatest achievements.
Part of the Carolina Theatre’s 2026–27 Silent Film Series, featuring live organ accompaniment by Mark Andersen on the original 1927 Robert Morton Theatre Pipe Organ. Installed when the theatre opened, the Robert Morton accompanied silent films during the Carolina’s earliest years and remains one of the few theatre organs still in its original home.
Directed by Charlie Chaplin
Starring: Charlie Chaplin, Jackie Coogan, Edna Purviance
One of the most beloved films of the silent era, The Kid was Charlie Chaplin’s first feature-length masterpiece. Chaplin stars as the Tramp, who discovers an abandoned child and reluctantly takes him in. Over time, the pair form an unforgettable bond as they navigate life’s challenges together.
Blending Chaplin’s signature comedy with surprising emotional depth, The Kid remains a timeless story of resilience, family, and compassion. The film launched child star Jackie Coogan to international fame and continues to be regarded as one of cinema’s greatest achievements.
Part of the Carolina Theatre’s 2026–27 Silent Film Series, featuring live organ accompaniment by Mark Andersen on the original 1927 Robert Morton Theatre Pipe Organ. Installed when the theatre opened, the Robert Morton accompanied silent films during the Carolina’s earliest years and remains one of the few theatre organs still in its original home.
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