A Dream or Two Ago (1916)
During a jewelry-store holdup, 6-year-old Millicent Hawthorne, the neglected daughter of a wealthy socialite, falls on her head and is carried home to be reared by Mother Gumpf, the leader of the thieves. The fall cost Millicent her memory, but at night she dreams of her former high-society existence, while during the day she works for Gumpf as a pickpocket and later becomes a cabaret dancer. A friend of the Hawthornes sees Millicent perform, recognizes her, and reports back to Mrs. Hawthorne, who has vowed to be a devoted mother should she ever find her daughter. Finally, after the Hawthornes rescue Millicent from Kraft, the lecherous cabaret manager, an operation restores her memory, and she delights in the love of her long-lost mother.
Cast
- Mary Miles Minter - Millicent Hawthorne
- Dodo Newton - Millicent at Age 6
- Lizette Thorne - Her Mother
- Clarence Burton - Her Father
- John Gough - Humpy
- Orral Humphrey - Kraft
- Gertrude Le Brandt
- William A. Carroll
Screenplay
- Arthur Henry Gooden (Story)
- Henry Albert Phillips (Story)
Keywords
robbery, thief
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Dream or Two Ago about?
- During a jewelry-store holdup, 6-year-old Millicent Hawthorne, the neglected daughter of a wealthy socialite, falls on her head and is carried home to be reared by Mother Gumpf, the leader of the thieves. The fall cost Millicent her memory, but at night she dreams of her former high-society existence, while during the day she works for Gumpf as a pickpocket and later becomes a cabaret dancer. A friend of the Hawthornes sees Millicent perform, recognizes her, and reports back to Mrs. Hawthorne, who has vowed to be a devoted mother should she ever find her daughter. Finally, after the Hawthornes rescue Millicent from Kraft, the lecherous cabaret manager, an operation restores her memory, and she delights in the love of her long-lost mother.
- Who directed A Dream or Two Ago?
- A Dream or Two Ago was directed by James Kirkwood.
- Who stars in A Dream or Two Ago?
- A Dream or Two Ago stars Mary Miles Minter, Dodo Newton, Lizette Thorne, Clarence Burton, John Gough, Orral Humphrey.
- How long is A Dream or Two Ago?
- A Dream or Two Ago has a runtime of 51m (51 minutes).
- What genre is A Dream or Two Ago?
- A Dream or Two Ago is a Drama film.
- Where was A Dream or Two Ago produced?
- A Dream or Two Ago was produced in United States of America.