A Boy in the Battle of Life

A Boy in the Battle of Life

1913 · 24 min · Drama

A 13 year old boy is hired as a delivery boy, and when his mother dies he is forced to take care of himself. Eventually he finds his way and grow up to become a good man.

Directed by Mauritz Stiller

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