The Lucky Dog

The Lucky Dog

Directed by Jess Robbins

Produced by Sun-Lite Pictures, Metro Pictures Corporation

192124 min5.8 / 10

A lighthearted silent-era comedy short built on slapstick charm, a lovable dog, and the comedic chemistry of two performers discovering their partnership.

In their first screen appearance together, Stan plays a penniless dog lover and Oliver plays a crook who tries to rob him and his new paramour.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Lucky Dog sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.

  • Is The Lucky Dog easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 88% of films.

  • Does The Lucky Dog end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is The Lucky Dog scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is The Lucky Dog violent? Not especially. Less violent than 73% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

20/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity5

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise54

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love15

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like The Lucky Dog

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Lucky Dog

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Lucky Dog, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Lucky Dog, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Lucky Dog, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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