This is something that also the great Charlie Chaplin discovered when he made this short film in 1918. It is among his earlier works and he wasn't even 30 at this point. It's obviously silent and black-and-white. Apart from Chaplin, who also directed and wrote this one, a little dog is the big star and there are more cute animals near the end. Edna Purviance plays the central female character as always and I was never too big on her as I was on Keaton's or Lloyd's leading ladies. Still, it's an okay watch. The story is one the better ones from Chaplin films and I can see why this is among his most known works. It's also one of the longest films from Chaplin's early years as a filmmaker and movie star. Worth a watch, all in all.
Review of A Dog's Life
