Making a Living
| Making a Living | |
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Charlie Chaplin (left) in scene with Henry Lehrman | |
| Directed by | Henry Lehrman |
| Written by | Reed Heustis Henry Lehrman |
| Produced by | Mack Sennett |
| Starring | Charlie Chaplin Henry Lehrman Chester Conklin Minta Durfee Virginia Kirtley |
| Cinematography | Enrique Juan Vallejo Frank D. Williams |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Mutual Film Corporation |
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Running time | 12.5 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Languages | Silent film English (Original intertitles) |
Making a Living (also known as Doing His Best, A Busted Johnny, Troubles, and Take My Picture) is the first film starring Charlie Chaplin. 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. In it Chaplin portrays a charming swindler who runs afoul of a news reporter and a Keystone Cop. In addition to co-writing the "scenario" and directing the production, Henry Lehrman performs as the principal supporting character.