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  • The Whelp (1917)
  • Short | Short, Drama
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The Whelp (1917)
Short | Short, Drama
Toto lives with her uncle, Emoe, who compels her to dress as a boy and earn her board by picking pockets. Toto's ambition is to be like other girls. She dresses up much to the enjoyment of herself and her small sister. One day while Toto ...See moreToto lives with her uncle, Emoe, who compels her to dress as a boy and earn her board by picking pockets. Toto's ambition is to be like other girls. She dresses up much to the enjoyment of herself and her small sister. One day while Toto is dressed as a girl, Andy, a detective, tries to flirt with her, but gets his face slapped, and is reprimanded by Sergeant Bruce Reid. The whole force is on the lookout for a band of pickpockets. Andy sees Toto counting money. Bruce has seen Toto steal, but has lost track of her in the crowd. Andy follows her home, where she gives the money to Emoe. He leaves and is taken in custody by Bruce, who notices his stealthy actions. Andy enters Toto's room and tries to force his attentions on her. The little sister goes for help and, meeting the Sergeant, takes the latter home. The girl is struggling in Andy's arms. Andy is discharged and the sergeant takes Toto and her little sister to his home to be cared for by his mother. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Harvey Gates (scenario)
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Updated Jan 7, 1917
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Jan 7, 1917 (United States)

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