A Lucky Dog's Day

Summary

A whirlwind of domesticity, canine caprice, and landlord-tenant animosity unfurls in "A Lucky Dog's Day," a kinetic silent comedy where the pursuit of marital felicity collides head-on with escalating farcical mayhem. The narrative ignites with the breathless dash of Mr. Newlywed, a man propelled by conjugal devotion towards his charming, dimple-cheeked spouse and her prodigiously talented canine companion, Brownie. Their idyllic, albeit nascent, bliss is perpetually shadowed by the omnipresent, imperious Mrs. Landlord, whose tyrannical sway extends from her browbeaten husband to their long-suffering feline. When Brownie, an unwitting agent of chaos, propels the Landlords' cat beneath Mrs. Newlywed's marital bed, he inadvertently ensnares Mr. Landlord in a compromising position. The arrival of a pursuing policeman, hot on Mr. Newlywed's heels, precipitates a frantic, highly physical concealment attempt by Mrs. Newlywed, culminating in the uproarious discovery of the hidden landlord. This ignites a spectacular, no-holds-barred brawl, a veritable ballet of domestic fisticuffs, from which the Newlyweds emerge triumphant, temporarily fleeing the scene. Their subsequent sanctuary, a quaint "Dollar down and a dollar when you catch me bungalow," offers a brief respite, with Brownie continuing his delightful antics as a beloved family member. However, the Landlords, nursing their bruised egos and bodies, orchestrate a comically audacious act of vengeance, literally dragging the Newlyweds' entire home into the vast, indifferent ocean under the cloak of night. Awakened amidst the waves, the resourceful couple entrusts a desperate plea to Brownie, who embarks on a heroic swim for aid. As the vindictive Landlords gloat ashore, a domestic mishap within the floating bungalow sparks a perilous fire, forcing the Newlyweds onto their roof. Their improbable rescue by a fireboat, orchestrated by their loyal dog, provides a climactic, if utterly preposterous, resolution to this uproarious saga of canine loyalty, human folly, and relentless slapstick.

Synopsis

Mr. Newlywed was a pleasant sight for sore eyes. He was hurrying home to his own wifie. Ye Gods. what a strange sight. He was in such a hurry that Motor Mike, the Cop could not keep up with him. The cause of all this rush was the prettiest, dimpliest little wifie you have ever seen, and she had the cutest dog, who did all kinds of tricks. The, only thing that marred their happiness was the fact that their Landlord was their next door neighbor. Mrs. Landlord was a domineering factor in the whole house. Her poor husband and cat had to shimmy the way she jazzed. The Newlyweds' dog and the Landlords' cat were friendly enemies. The dog chases the cat into Mrs. Newlywed's apartment, and the poor cat seeks shelter under her bed. Mr. Landlord was very fond of his cat and therefore followed the cat under the bed. Just then, Mr. Newlywed rushed into his house to escape the Cop. Mrs. Newlywed does some antics in trying to hide the Landlord under the bed. Her husband thinks she has gone crazy and tells her to help him hold the door shut so that the Cop won't get in. She gets up, and lo and behold there is Mr. Landlord as big as life. A general melee ensues where the Newlyweds and the Landlords have a terrible scrap. The Newlyweds beat up the Landlords and leave their house. When the Landlords regain consciousness, they vow vengeance. The Newlyweds are now comfortably settled in their "Dollar down and a dollar when you catch me bungalow." Their off-spring, Brownie, helps wifie in the kitchen, and hubby in the garden. He performs some of the most wonderful tricks that have ever before been seen on the screen. Their happiness is only short-lived, for the Landlords are on the job. While they slumber sweetly at night, the Landlords attach the bungalow to a horse and drive the bungalow into the ocean. The Newlyweds awaken in mid-ocean. They put a note in Brownie's collar. He swims ashore and gets the fire boat. In the meantime the villains are on shore and glorying in their sweet revenge. The lamp in the bungalow over-turns and a fire is started. The Newlyweds climb to the roof and are rescued by the fire boat where they fade out happily.