Pay Day (1922): cast, story & where to watch
1922 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1922, Pay Day is a comedy film directed by Charlie Chaplin, running about 22 minutes. “Chaplin's finest 'Short'” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A bricklayer and his wife clash over his end-of-the-week partying.
Who’s in it. Pay Day stars Charlie Chaplin as Laborer, Phyllis Allen as His Wife, Mack Swain as Foreman and Edna Purviance as Foreman's Daughter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Pay Day has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pay Day page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pay Day tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pay Day (1922)?
- In US, Pay Day is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Pay Day worth watching?
- Pay Day holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Pay Day?
- Pay Day stars Charlie Chaplin, Phyllis Allen, Mack Swain, Edna Purviance and Syd Chaplin.
- When was Pay Day released?
- Pay Day was released in 1922, with a runtime of about 22 minutes.