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  • Bobby's Magic Nickel (1913)
  • Short | 11 min | Comedy, Short
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Bobby's Magic Nickel (1913)
Short | 11 min | Comedy, Short
Gordon and Billy are rivals for Betty's favors, and vie with each other in bestowing attentions upon her. During the school hour, Gordon sees Billy give Betty some candy, and not possessing any material sweets, he sends her a note of the "...See moreGordon and Billy are rivals for Betty's favors, and vie with each other in bestowing attentions upon her. During the school hour, Gordon sees Billy give Betty some candy, and not possessing any material sweets, he sends her a note of the "roses are red, violets blue," etc. Gordon does not toss the note far enough, and unfortunately it falls upon the floor. The teacher, attracted by the mirth of the children, finds the note, and as a punishment for the misdemeanor, Gordon is kept after school. He sees the fickle Betty walk away with his rival, enjoying the sweetmeats he gave her. The teacher lectures Gordon and sends him home. Upon coming out of school, he immediately looks for Betty but cannot find her. He is sore and jealous and walks along kicking his toe on the ground. He kicks up a nickel, and realizes with the nickel he has a chance to win Betty back. He rushes up to the school children, asking for Betty, but they merely laugh at him. He foregoes the longing to spend the nickel for sweets, and decides to postpone his conquest until the next day. He is pat to bed that night and goes to sleep still holding the nickel. Gordon dreams that his nickel is a lot of money, and that he is going to spend it all on Betty. He buys a pony and cart and goes to her home. He takes Betty for a drive, telling her of his good fortune. They come to where the children are playing soldiers, Billy being the captain. Gordon tells the children of his good fortune and invites them all to ride with him and have a good time. The children take the sword away from Billy and give it to Gordon, signifying that he is now their captain. They all march off behind Gordon, leaving Billy alone, sulking. They arrive at a push cart with fruit. Gordon orders a charge and they do, upsetting the fellow and the fruit all over. They scramble for the fruit while the man calls a policeman. When the policeman arrives, Gordon bribes him. The policeman lets the children escape, and arrests the fruit vendor. They next make a raid on a bakery store. The children swoop down upon a tray of fresh tarts and pies, while Gordon pays the damages. Billy trails behind and steals a pie from one of the little girls. Gordon takes them to a toy shop, where he orders them all fitted up as Indians and cowboys, purchases tepees, wooden horses, and a camp outfit, Gordon pays and they leave. One youngster, straggling along alone, is caught by Billy, who takes the horse away the child is riding, and follows the rest, having purchased an outfit with a bill Gordon dropped outside of the toy shop. They start their Indian village, and during Gordon's absence, Billy rides in, scatters the tribe and struggles to carry Betty away. Gordon hears her screams and rescues her. At this point he wakes up, realizes it was only a dream, but finds his nickel still tightly clutched in his hand, and goes back to sleep. The next morning Gordon encounters Betty and Billy together, and as he bows low to her, they laugh and start away. Gordon shows Betty the nickel, and the fickle little miss immediately deserts Billy for his rival. The two repair to the nearest soda fountain where they order "one vanilla with two straws," while the angry Billy watches them through the window. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Director
Harry A. Pollard
Writer
H.C. Griffith
Producer
Pat Powers
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Updated Jul 23, 1913
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Jul 23, 1913 (United States)

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