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Vintage Silent Film Movie Poster
This is a reproduction of a poster for the silent film "A Dog's Life", a 1918 American short comedy written, produced, and directed by its star, Charlie Chaplin. This film was a landmark as Chaplin's first under a new contract that gave him full creative control and was also his first film produced in his own Hollywood studio.
Film Details
Title: A Dog's Life
Release Date: April 14, 1918
Starring: Charlie Chaplin (The Tramp), Edna Purviance (bar singer), and a dog named Mut (playing "Scraps")
Synopsis: The story satirically parallels the life of the homeless Little Tramp with that of a stray dog named Scraps. They team up to survive in the city, eventually finding a stolen wallet buried by thieves. This money helps the Tramp win the heart of a bar singer, leading to a happy ending where the trio starts a new life on a farm. It was the first time Chaplin's brother Syd appeared in one of his films.
This film is considered a crucial stepping stone to Chaplin's later feature films and is celebrated for blending humor with emotional depth and social commentary.
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This is a reproduction of a poster for the silent film "A Dog's Life", a 1918 American short comedy written, produced, and directed by its star, Charlie Chaplin. This film was a landmark as Chaplin's first under a new contract that gave him full creative control and was also his first film produced in his own Hollywood studio.
Film Details
Title: A Dog's Life
Release Date: April 14, 1918
Starring: Charlie Chaplin (The Tramp), Edna Purviance (bar singer), and a dog named Mut (playing "Scraps")
Synopsis: The story satirically parallels the life of the homeless Little Tramp with that of a stray dog named Scraps. They team up to survive in the city, eventually finding a stolen wallet buried by thieves. This money helps the Tramp win the heart of a bar singer, leading to a happy ending where the trio starts a new life on a farm. It was the first time Chaplin's brother Syd appeared in one of his films.
This film is considered a crucial stepping stone to Chaplin's later feature films and is celebrated for blending humor with emotional depth and social commentary.
