A Dog's Life
“In his First Million Dollar Picture”
Synopsis
The Tramp and his dog companion struggle to survive in the inner city.
Top Cast
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Charlie Chaplin
Tramp
Dave Anderson
Bartender (uncredited)
Bert Appling
Unemployed Man (uncredited)
Albert Austin
Crook (uncredited)
Henry Bergman
Fat Unemployed Man / Dance-Hall Lady (uncredited)
Alva D. Blake
Man in Dance Hall (uncredited)
Mel Brown
Employment Agency Clerk (uncredited)
Minnie Chaplin
Dance-Hall Dramatic Lady (uncredited)
Sydney Chaplin
Lunchwagon Owner (uncredited)
Dorothy Cleveland
Woman in Dance Hall (uncredited)
Slim Cole
Unemployed Man (uncredited)
Margaret Cullington
Woman in Dance Hall (uncredited)
Billy Dill
Man in Dance Hall (uncredited)
Margaret Dracup
Woman in Dance Hall (uncredited)
Jack Duffy
Man in Dance Hall (uncredited)
Robert Dunbar
Old Man in Dance Hall (uncredited)
Ella Eckhardt
Woman in Dance Hall (uncredited)
Minnie Eckhardt
Woman in Dance Hall (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Old Town Taito International Comedy Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 14, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 6, 2010
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charlie Chaplin
- Screenplay & Story
- Charlie Chaplin
- Original Score
- Charlie Chaplin
- Original Title
- A Dog's Life
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 34m
- Production Studios
- First National Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charlie Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin
Roland Totheroh
Charlie Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin
Department Leadership Roster
Charlie Chaplin
Director
Charlie Chaplin
Writer
Charles D. Hall
Production Design
Charlie Chaplin
Editor
Charlie Chaplin
Producer
Charlie Chaplin
Original Music Composer
Roland Totheroh
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Dog's Life
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Dog's Life about?
The Tramp and his dog companion struggle to survive in the inner city.
Who directed A Dog's Life?
A Dog's Life was directed by Charlie Chaplin.
Who stars in A Dog's Life?
The principal cast of A Dog's Life includes Charlie Chaplin, Dave Anderson, Bert Appling, Albert Austin, Henry Bergman.
When was A Dog's Life released and how long is it?
A Dog's Life was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 34m.
Who composed the musical score for A Dog's Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Dog's Life was composed by Charlie Chaplin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Dog's Life?
A Dog's Life holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).