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Movie poster: Dog Gone (1926)
🎬 Movie
1926 · 3 min Comedy Animation
8.0 / 10 · TMDB

Mutt the dog lands the coveted position of judge at a high-stakes canine competition. Spotting the substantial prize money, a mischievous scheme hatches in his mind. He convinces his human pal, Jeff, to don an elaborate dog costume and pose as a purebred contestant. Their plot promises a lucrative split of the winnings, provided the judging panel—which includes Mutt himself—fails to see through the disguise. The unlikely duo embarks on a precarious venture where every wag and woof must be perfectly performed under the scrutinizing eyes of expert judges and a host of real, competitive canines.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1926
Country United States of America
Genre Comedy, Animation
Director Charles R. Bowers
Runtime 3 min.
Rating TMDB: 8.0/10 (1 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

This 1926 silent animated short is a witty satire of show circles and universal greed. Its grotesque animation and expressive character pantomime brilliantly highlight the absurd core premise of a dog judging a man pretending to be a dog.

What lingers after the final frame is the pure, chaotic joy of visual slapstick and a clever premise executed with silent-era ingenuity. It's a charming reminder of animation's early comedic roots. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Charles R. Bowers

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The chaotic, farcical air of a rigged contest and absurd masquerade.

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