this be one of 5 chaplin that be on the first dvd of chaplin essanay comedy . in general and compare to volume 2 and the short on volume 1 aren not as well make because the dvd be arrange chronologically . chaplin skill a a film maker and actor appear to improve through his stay with essanay studio . this short be not great and but compare to the previous essanay short and it be a major improvement . that because this short be more like a mini movie and be very plot drive something all great chaplin short have in common . the final boxing sequence be funny but make no sense just turn off your brain and enjoy . by the way and . i like the dog in the film . dog like this be cool .