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  • The Pawnshop (1910)
  • Short | Short, Drama
The Pawnshop (1910)
Short | Short, Drama
Tony, a worthy Italian youth, who for years has manfully maintained his little family, consisting of his mother and Marietta, whom someday he hopes to wed, by means of his hand-organ and his little friend Joco, one fateful day meets an old...See moreTony, a worthy Italian youth, who for years has manfully maintained his little family, consisting of his mother and Marietta, whom someday he hopes to wed, by means of his hand-organ and his little friend Joco, one fateful day meets an old friend. The friend bears evidence of great prosperity, and in answer to Tony's questions as to where he got it, tells him that he has turned gambler and that money is coming easy. Tony, instilled with a desire to emulate his prosperous friend, determines to try his luck. He secures from the two women of his household the modest family savings and starts forth to try his luck with the festive tiger. Luck favors Tony, and he returns to the house with a big bundle of money. At last the inevitable occurs, he bucks the tiger once too often and returns home broke. His mother upbraids him, but Marietta, sympathizing with the poor boy's distress, comforts him. She hands him the organ and tells him he need not despair, as with the music and faithful Joco they can always make a living. A bright idea strikes Tony; he will pawn Joco and the organ, and with the money thus secured return once more to the game. Accompanied by Marietta, he proceeds to the pawnshop where the pawnbroker refuses to accept the security offered. Marietta pleads with the old Jew to relent. The Jew conceives the idea of lending Tony the money he wants, keeping the girl as a pledge. Tony departs with a new $100 bill to tempt fate again, and the girl remains to do the housework of the Jew and his mother until such time as Tony will return and get her out. Tony again loses. Downhearted over his misfortune, we find him back again on the street with Joco, trying to secure the money necessary for the release of Marietta. But, alas, business is very dull and the small coins come in far too slowly to give Tony hope of ever getting back the girl. We next find Tony leaning against a fence with despair written upon his features. On the other side we see two of the inmates of the gambling den. Tony overhears them discussion plans for a burglary and follows them. Aided by the wonderful Joco, Tony manages to frustrate the robbers. As a reward for his efforts he is presented with a $100 bill which means to him Marietta. His face wreathed in smiles, Tony redeems the pledge. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Alice Guy
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Updated Dec 23, 1910
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Dec 23, 1910 (United States)

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