The Child as Benefactor (1909)

The fates of two people align as a beggar tries to steal money from a sleeping newspaper boy. Instead of reporting the crook to the police, the benevolent boy buys him a hearty meal, convinces him to give up drinking and helps him back onto the right path in life. Soon enough the beggar has a job, money and a roof over his head. The two friends face a bright future together. (stumfilm.dk)

Released Dec. 3, 1909 14 min None+

Genres: Drama, Short

Keywords: mdblist.imdb-short, imdb.washerwoman, imdb.vagabond, imdb.shoeshine-stand, imdb.grocer-s-shop, imdb.clothes, tmdb.charity + 6 more, tmdb.tramp, imdb.boy, imdb.paperboy, imdb.lake, imdb.inn, imdb.children