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  • The Wishing Lamp (1916)
  • Short | Short, Drama
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The Wishing Lamp (1916)
Short | Short, Drama
Gordon Griffith (played by himself) is the spoiled son of a wealthy woman. He has tired of all his toys and wishes that he were poor and then he would not have to learn so many lessons, but could play all the time with Skinny's gang. His ...See moreGordon Griffith (played by himself) is the spoiled son of a wealthy woman. He has tired of all his toys and wishes that he were poor and then he would not have to learn so many lessons, but could play all the time with Skinny's gang. His mother's old gardener receives a letter from his former sweetheart recommending her boy to his care. The boy arrives and the gardener takes him in. The boy soon wishes he were rich, so that he would not have to work so hard. A few days later the Mrs. Griffith sees Gordon throw his book, "Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp," impatiently to the floor. She says that she shall take it to a boy who will appreciate it, and gives it to the gardener's boy. Gordon meets the other boy and they express their wishes to each other. Mrs. Griffith overhears them and forms a plan. The gardener's boy suggests finding an Aladdin's lamp, so that they can wish on it. Mrs. Griffith arranges so that they shall find an antique lamp. That night when they are both asleep she has them carried to each other's houses, and when they wake in the morning they think that their wishes have come true. But, of course, they are not satisfied long. Gordon finds the other boy's work monotonous and is homesick for his mother, while the other longs for the gardener and the comfort of his old clothes. When they have learned their lesson, Mrs. Griffith has them changed back again, and everybody is happy once more. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Harry C. Mathews (as Harry C. Matthews)
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Updated Jul 6, 1916
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Jul 6, 1916 (United States)

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Gordon Griffith Gordon Griffith   See fewer
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Katherine Griffith
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