The Water Dog

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The Water Dog
The Water Dog.jpg
Theatrical poster to The Water Dog
Directed by Fatty Arbuckle
Starring Fatty Arbuckle
Release date
  • May 13, 1914 (1914-05-13)
CountryUnited States
Languages Silent
English intertitles

The Water Dog is a 1914 American short comedy film directed by and starring Fatty Arbuckle. [1] . The film primarily follows the attempts to rescue a young girl who has been stranded on a rock in the ocean as the Tide comes in, necessitating the involvement of local police and bystanders. The conflict is resolved when the girl is rescued by her pet dog, hence the title of the film.

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References

  1. "Progressive Silent Film List: The Water Dog". Silent Era. Retrieved 2010-05-14.