Charlie Chaplin and Edna Purviance in A Dog's Life (Pathepicture 1920s) movie scene.


A Dog's Life is a 1918 American Comedy short silent film written, produced and directed by Charlie Chaplin. This was Chaplin's first film for First National Films. Chaplin plays opposite an animal as "co-star". "Scraps" (the dog) was the hero in this film, as he helps Charlie and Edna towards a better life. Edna Purviance plays a dance hall singer and Charlie Chaplin, The Tramp. Sydney Chaplin (Chaplin's brother) had a small role in this film; this was the first time the two brothers were on screen together. Other actors: Edna Purviance, Syd Chaplin, Henry Bergman, Charles Reisner, Albert Austin, Tom Wilson.


Size: 2840px × 2241px
Location: Hollywood, USA
Photo credit: © Bill Waterson / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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