A Dog's Life(1918)
In his First Million Dollar Picture
A Dog's Life Synopsis
The Tramp and his dog companion struggle to survive in the inner city.
A Dog's Life (1918) is a comedy film directed by Charlie Chaplin, released on April 14, 1918 with a runtime of 34m. It stars Charlie Chaplin, Dave Anderson, Bert Appling and Albert Austin. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 373 ratings.
- Director:
- Charlie Chaplin
- Writers:
- Charlie Chaplin
- Producers:
- Charlie Chaplin
- Cinematographer:
- Roland Totheroh
- Composer:
- Charlie Chaplin
- Production:
- First National Pictures
- Status:
- Released
A Dog's Life Cast & Crew
Main cast
Charlie Chaplin
as Tramp
- Dave Anderson
Dave Anderson
as Bartender (uncredited)
Bert Appling
as Unemployed Man (uncredited)
Albert Austin
as Crook (uncredited)
Henry Bergman
as Fat Unemployed Man / Dance-Hall Lady (uncredited)
Alva D. Blake
as Man in Dance Hall (uncredited)
- Mel Brown
Mel Brown
as Employment Agency Clerk (uncredited)
Minnie Chaplin
as Dance-Hall Dramatic Lady (uncredited)
Sydney Chaplin
as Lunchwagon Owner (uncredited)
- Dorothy Cleveland
Dorothy Cleveland
as Woman in Dance Hall (uncredited)
- Slim Cole
Slim Cole
as Unemployed Man (uncredited)
- Margaret Cullington
Margaret Cullington
as Woman in Dance Hall (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Charlie Chaplin, written by Charlie Chaplin, produced by Charlie Chaplin.
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A Dog's Life Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 373 ratings.
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A Dog's Life – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Dog's Life online?
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A Dog's Life (1918) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and FilmBox Live Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in A Dog's Life?
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The main cast of A Dog's Life (1918) includes Charlie Chaplin, Dave Anderson, Bert Appling, Albert Austin and Henry Bergman. The film was directed by Charlie Chaplin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Dog's Life released?
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A Dog's Life was released on April 14, 1918 and runs for 34m.
Is A Dog's Life worth watching?
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A Dog's Life (1918) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 373 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.