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  • The Loafer (1914)
  • Short | Short, Drama
The Loafer (1914)
Short | Short, Drama
Tom Burns, a good-for-nothing young loafer, refuses to work, and spends his time among bad companions. He really loves his old mother, who takes in washing for a living for them both. He does not work, however, and when his mother needs ...See moreTom Burns, a good-for-nothing young loafer, refuses to work, and spends his time among bad companions. He really loves his old mother, who takes in washing for a living for them both. He does not work, however, and when his mother needs him to do something for her he goes on his way with his bad pals and it remains for Dr. Fox to help the old woman. He does not know her at all, but his love for his own mother makes him considerate of other people's mothers. Dr. Fox remonstrates with Burns and is forced to punish him. When his companions twit Burns about the doctor's superiority. Burns determines to get even. Taking a club he goes after him and sees him leave his home, bidding an affectionate farewell to his own mother. Burns follows and sees him taking care of his old mother. The sight of a stranger doing the things that he ought to do awakens his self-respect and leads to a change of life that makes him a real man and a worthy son. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Updated Jan 7, 1914
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Jan 7, 1914 (United States)

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7 cast members
Name Known for
George Siegmann primary photo
George Siegmann
Tom Burns - the Loafer Tom Burns - the Loafer   See fewer
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Irene Hunt primary photo
Irene Hunt
Myra Burns - the Loafer's Sister Myra Burns - the Loafer's Sister   See fewer
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Jessie Villares primary photo
Jessie Villares
Mrs. Burns - the Loafer's Mother Mrs. Burns - the Loafer's Mother   See fewer
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Garfield Thompson primary photo
Garfield Thompson
Dr. Fox Dr. Fox   See fewer
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Sue Balfour primary photo
Sue Balfour
Mrs. Fox - Dr. Fox's Mother Mrs. Fox - Dr. Fox's Mother   See fewer
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Louise Ducey primary photo
Louise Ducey
The Neighbor The Neighbor   See fewer
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Emily Fulton primary photo
Emily Fulton
The Maid The Maid   See fewer
The Sacrifice (I) (1914)
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