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A Dog's Life

  • 1918
  • Not Rated
  • 33m
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7.7/10
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Charles Chaplin and Mut in A Dog's Life (1918)
ShortComedyDrama

The Little Tramp and his dog companion struggle to survive in the inner city.The Little Tramp and his dog companion struggle to survive in the inner city.The Little Tramp and his dog companion struggle to survive in the inner city.

  • Director
    • Charles Chaplin
  • Writer
    • Charles Chaplin
  • Stars
    • Charles Chaplin
    • Edna Purviance
    • Dave Anderson
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.7/10
    9.1K
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    • Director
      • Charles Chaplin
    • Writer
      • Charles Chaplin
    • Stars
      • Charles Chaplin
      • Edna Purviance
      • Dave Anderson
    • 37User reviews
    • 20Critic reviews
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    Charles Chaplin, Edna Purviance, and Mut in A Dog's Life (1918)
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    Charles Chaplin
    Charles Chaplin
    • Tramp
    Edna Purviance
    Edna Purviance
    • Bar Singer
    • (uncredited)
    Dave Anderson
    • Bartender
    • (uncredited)
    Bert Appling
    • Unemployed Man
    • (uncredited)
    Albert Austin
    Albert Austin
    • Thief
    • (uncredited)
    Henry Bergman
    Henry Bergman
    • Fat Unemployed Man
    • (uncredited)
    • …
    Alva D. Blake
    Alva D. Blake
    • Man in Dance Hall
    • (uncredited)
    Mel Brown
    • Unemployed Man
    • (uncredited)
    Minnie Chaplin
    • Dance-Hall Dramatic Lady
    • (uncredited)
    Syd Chaplin
    Syd Chaplin
    • Lunchwagon Owner
    • (uncredited)
    Dorothy Cleveland
    • Woman in Dance Hall
    • (uncredited)
    Slim Cole
    • Unemployed Man
    • (uncredited)
    Margaret Cullington
    • Woman in Dance Hall
    • (uncredited)
    Brownie the Dog
    Brownie the Dog
    • Dog
    • (uncredited)
    Margaret Dracup
    • Woman in Dance Hall
    • (uncredited)
    Jack Duffy
    Jack Duffy
    • Man in Dance Hall
    • (uncredited)
    Billy Dul
    • Man in Dance Hall
    • (uncredited)
    Richard Dunbar
    • Man in Dance Hall
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Charles Chaplin(uncredited)
    • Writer
      • Charles Chaplin
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      This was Charles Chaplin's first film for First National Films under a $1M contract where Chaplin had full creative control over his films for the first time.
    • Goofs
      During the fight at the lunch cart, one of the props holding up the awning gets knocked away. In subsequent shots, the prop is back in place.
    • Quotes

      Title Card: When dreams come true.

    • Connections
      Edited into The Chaplin Revue (1959)

    User reviews37

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    Good Comedy With Some Particularly Good Scenes
    This is an entertaining comedy with a couple of particularly amusing scenes. Chaplin is joined by several of his regular supporting players like Edna Purviance and Henry Bergman, plus Syd Chaplin, and the cast works together well. The story is funny, yet not without some substance either.

    As his usual 'tramp' character, Charlie is already living "A Dog's Life" when he befriends a stray dog, and they share some adventures together. Chaplin hits a good balance in keeping himself and the dog sympathetic without overdoing the sentiment. There are some slow stretches that keep it from being even better, but the good parts make up for them and make this definitely worth watching. One particular highlight is a scene where Charlie tries to outwit two thieves - it's very cleverly done and very funny.

    Anyone who likes Chaplin's comedies should enjoy this one. It has good comedy, a talented and familiar cast, and some worthwhile material - just about everything you would expect in one of Chaplin's features.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 14, 1918 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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      • Official Site
    • Languages
      • None
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Псећи живот
    • Filming locations
      • Chaplin Studios - 1416 N. La Brea Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • First National Pictures
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      33 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Silent
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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