Modern Times

Once again, Charlie Chaplin reappears as the Tramp in a comedic film that is once again filled with social commentary. The film depicts the Tramp and his female counterpart as unemployed factory workers who try to find work while not going to jail. The film was controversial for its critical portrayal of industry but was beloved by audiences and critics as it spoke to the hardships of living in the Great Depression.

Production

Directed by Charlie Chaplin

Produced by Charlie Chaplin

Written by Charlie Chaplin

Starring Charlie Chaplin, Paulette Goddard, Henry Bergman, Tiny Sandford, Chester Conklin

Music by Charlie Chaplin

Cinematography by Ira H. Morgan Roland Totheroh

Edited by Willard Nico

Distribution & Stats

Distributed by United Artists

Release date February 5, 1936

Running time 87 minutes

Language English

Budget $1.5 million

Box office $1.4 million (Domestic)