A Dog's Life(1918)
In his First Million Dollar Picture
The Tramp and his dog companion struggle to survive in the inner city.
Movie: A Dog's Life
Top 10 Billed Cast
Tramp
Unemployed Man (uncredited)
Crook (uncredited)
Fat Unemployed Man / Dance-Hall Lady (uncredited)
Man in Dance Hall (uncredited)
Lunchwagon Owner (uncredited)
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The Tramp and his dog companion struggle to survive in the inner city.
Release Date
1918-04-14
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7.3
Rating:
3.6 startsTagline
In his First Million Dollar Picture
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