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  • The Orphan's Friend (1911)
  • Short | Short, Drama
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The Orphan's Friend (1911)
Short | Short, Drama
Little Jack's mother has just died, and confided her son to the care of his grandfather, from whom she has been estranged for many years. The grandfather regards this adoption in the light of an unpleasant duty, and the little boy is left ...See moreLittle Jack's mother has just died, and confided her son to the care of his grandfather, from whom she has been estranged for many years. The grandfather regards this adoption in the light of an unpleasant duty, and the little boy is left much alone. One day he makes friends with a stray dog, and, braving his grandfather's wrath, leads the animal indoors, only to be scolded, while his friend is shut out. During the night Jack hears the dog bark, and dressing himself steps out of the house. Accompanied by the animal, Jack sets out to find his mother, but has not gone far, when, tired and weary, he falls asleep on the grass. The dog cannot make out this strange behavior on the part of his new master, and promptly trots back to the house. Meantime the boy's absence has been discovered, and aroused by the dog's bark the grandfather, accompanied by the nurse, with the dog leading them, is brought to where the boy is. The sight of the poor little lad, sleeping peacefully, touches the grandfather's heart, and he himself tenderly brings his small charge back. The next day the dog is finally adopted as a member of the family, and surreptitiously the old nurse brings him some food, to be followed by the grandfather. The little boy has been watching and springing out of his hiding place is soon clasped in the old man's arms, while the "Orphan's friend" looks on, immensely proud and pleased with himself. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Gérard Bourgeois
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Updated Jan 28, 1911
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Feb 10, 1911 (United States)

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