The Child as Benefactor
1909 · 14 min · ★ 4.2 · Drama
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)
Directed by Viggo Larsen
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- A Aage Brandt Tavern patron
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Viggo Larsen The tramp -
Carl Schenstrøm Tavern patron - G Gudrun Kjerulf The washerwoman
- A Anton Seitzberg Tavern patron
- C Cai Voigt
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Svend Bille
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