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  • A Policeman's Xmas Eve (1909)
  • Short | Short, Drama
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A Policeman's Xmas Eve (1909)
Short | Short, Drama
A dainty touch of sentiment and the spirit of Christmas. John Barkman, a policeman, invests heavily in toys for his little ones. He has no time to help trim the tree, for he must hurry to go on duty, but his beat takes him past the house ...See moreA dainty touch of sentiment and the spirit of Christmas. John Barkman, a policeman, invests heavily in toys for his little ones. He has no time to help trim the tree, for he must hurry to go on duty, but his beat takes him past the house and he promises the little wife to peep in later and see the results of her efforts. Things are different in the Carter home, for Robert Carter has been out of work for several weeks and there is little food and no money for presents. He goes out upon the street to see if he cannot earn a little money in the bustle of Christmas Eve carrying packages, but his way to the shopping district leads him past the policeman's house. He peers in and temptation overcomes him. The window is slightly raised and he climbs in. Barkman, patrolling his beat, glances into the window, and is surprised to see a burglar making away with the toys he bought for his little ones. He slips into the house, but before he can make an arrest Carter discovers the tiny stockings dangling from the mantelpiece. He cannot rob other children to make a happy Christmas for his own little ones and he puts the toys back just as Barkman steps out to arrest him. His eloquent tale of poverty and misery touches the officer's heart and with the toys in his arms they set out to verify the story. The truth is easily learned and not only the toys, but a generous gift of money gladdens the hearts of the unfortunates. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Siegmund Lubin
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Updated Dec 20, 1909
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Dec 20, 1909 (United States)

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