Making a Living (1914): cast, story & where to watch
1914 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1914, Making a Living is a comedy film directed by Henry Lehrman, running about 13 minutes.
What it’s about. A swindler scams a journalist to get some money and then applies for a job at his newspaper.
Who’s in it. Making a Living stars Charlie Chaplin as The Swindler (uncredited), Henry Lehrman as Reporter (uncredited), Grover Ligon as Bald Man in Newspaper Office (uncredited) and Edward Nolan as Cop at Apartment Steps (uncredited), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Making a Living has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Making a Living page.
If you liked it. Fans of Making a Living tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Making a Living (1914)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Making a Living change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Making a Living worth watching?
- Making a Living holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Making a Living?
- Making a Living stars Charlie Chaplin, Henry Lehrman, Grover Ligon, Edward Nolan and Virginia Kirtley.
- When was Making a Living released?
- Making a Living was released in 1914, with a runtime of about 13 minutes.