The Little Boy Scout
| The Little Boy Scout | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Francis J. Grandon |
| Produced by | Adolph Zukor |
| Written by | Charles Sarver |
| Starring | Ann Pennington |
| Cinematography | William Marshall |
| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
Release dates | June 18, 1917 |
Running time | 5 reels |
| Country | United States |
| Language | Silent (English intertitles) |
The Little Boy Scout is a lost[1] 1917 American silent drama film produced by Famous Players Film Company and released by Paramount Pictures. It was directed by Francis J. Grandon and starred Ann Pennington.[2]
Plot
As described in a film magazine review,[3] the film takes place during the American troop maneuvers along the border during the Mexican Revolution. Justina Howland (Pennington) lives with Miguel Alvarez (Fraunholtz), her Mexican guardian, who insists that she marry his son Luis (Burton). On the eve of the wedding Justina rebels and leaves, and at the border is taken in by Thomas Morton (Moore) and his company of Massachusetts soldiers. Justina goes to live with her aunt Elizabeth (Harris) and, shortly after her arrival there, the troops from the border return and Justina renews her acquaintance with Thomas. In order to save herself from her Mexican uncle, who has pursued her, she marries Thomas.
Cast
- Ann Pennington - Justina Howland
- Owen Moore - Thomas Morton
- Fraunie Fraunholtz - Miguel Alvarez
- Marcia Harris - Elizabeth Howland
- George Burton - Luis Alvarez
- Harry Lee - Sergeant Jones
Reception
Like many American films of the time, The Little Boy Scout was subject to cuts by city and state film censorship boards. The Chicago Board of Censors required the cutting of a closeup showing currency in a hat.[4]
References
- ↑ The Library of Congress American Silent Feature Film Survival Catalog:The Little Boy Scout
- ↑ The AFI Catalog of Feature Films: The Little Boy Scout
- ↑ "Reviews: Ann Pennington in The Little Boy Scout". Exhibitors Herald (New York City: Exhibitors Herald Company) 5 (4): 28. 21 July 1917. Retrieved 2014-11-10.
- ↑ "Official Cut-Outs by the Chicago Board of Censors". Exhibitors Herald (New York City: Exhibitors Herald Company) 5 (4): 33. 21 July 1917. Retrieved 2014-11-10.