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  • The Cabin Boy (1911)
  • Short | Drama, Romance, Short
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The Cabin Boy (1911)
Short | Drama, Romance, Short
Just as young Captain Brisk is about to leave for a long trip, he receives a letter from his sister: "My dear Ernest: I am so glad you are coming to see me on your next voyage, as you say your marriage will not change your love. I thank ...See moreJust as young Captain Brisk is about to leave for a long trip, he receives a letter from his sister: "My dear Ernest: I am so glad you are coming to see me on your next voyage, as you say your marriage will not change your love. I thank you for the money. With love, Your sister Ruth." In opening it, he cuts through the last phrase, "Your sister Ruth," and after reading the letter, in putting it back in the envelope, drops the main part on the floor, carrying the signature away with him. After he leaves, his wife discovers the letter on the floor. At once she decides that her husband is unfaithful to her and that he has an "affinity" in some other port. She makes up her mind to leave him forever. She writes him a note which she places on the table with the letter she found after he left. Sixteen months later the Captain returns to find his once-happy home deserted, the note from his wife on the table, and the explanation. Distraught, he makes every effort to find his wife and child, but cannot trace them. He leaves on another voyage, from which he does not return for 12 years. The Captain's little girl Ella grows up trying to be of assistance to her mother and conceives the idea of dressing like a boy, selling newspapers, and securing employment wherever possible. Running about the docks, she sees a sign, "Cabin Boy Wanted," makes application for the position, secures it, and sends word to her mother. In a spirit of fun, the sailors get her to walk the string-piece of the vessel, from which she falls overboard. The captain hears her cries, jumps in, and saves her. Meanwhile, Ella's mother receives the note, rushes down along the wharves until she comes to the brig, goes aboard and finds her child in the embrace of her husband. He takes from his trunk the torn letter and places the two pieces together, showing her that it was from his sister. She acknowledges her unjust mistake and they are happily reunited. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Updated Oct 20, 1911
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Oct 20, 1911 (United States)

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Leo Delaney
Captain Brisk Captain Brisk   See fewer
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Zena Keefe
Ella - The Captain's Daughter / The Cabin Boy Ella - The Captain's Daughter / The Cabin Boy   See fewer
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Julia Swayne Gordon
Mrs. Brisk / The Mother Mrs. Brisk / The Mother   See fewer
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