Captain Barnacle's Waif (1912)

Tommy is bright and good-looking and he attracts the notice of a lady in a London slumming party. While she is talking to him, he steals her watch and chain. The loss is discovered and the police get on Tommy's track. A pal warns him. He pawns the watch and gets out of London. Wandering off into the country he is met by a tramp who, seeing him count over the money, takes it from him and knocks him down. He is left half dead beside the road. Captain Barnacle and Bunce, driving home from the village, find the waif and Barnacle takes him home. Ruth bandages his wounds and gives him food and they let him sleep on a couch in the kitchen. He attempts to steal some old silver of the captain's. He is discovered and the captain is going to cast him out, when Ruth pleads for him and the captain resolves to give him another chance.

Director: Van Dyke Brooke
Runtime: 92 min
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Production: Palladium
Country: Denmark
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Van Dyke Brooke

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Captain Barnacle's Waif about?
Tommy is bright and good-looking and he attracts the notice of a lady in a London slumming party. While she is talking to him, he steals her watch and chain. The loss is discovered and the police get on Tommy's track. A pal warns him. He pawns the watch and gets out of London. Wandering off into the country he is met by a tramp who, seeing him count over the money, takes it from him and knocks him down. He is left half dead beside the road. Captain Barnacle and Bunce, driving home from the village, find the waif and Barnacle takes him home. Ruth bandages his wounds and gives him food and they let him sleep on a couch in the kitchen. He attempts to steal some old silver of the captain's. He is discovered and the captain is going to cast him out, when Ruth pleads for him and the captain resolves to give him another chance.
Who directed Captain Barnacle's Waif?
Captain Barnacle's Waif was directed by Van Dyke Brooke.
Who stars in Captain Barnacle's Waif?
Captain Barnacle's Waif stars Norma Talmadge, Van Dyke Brooke, Paul Kelly.
How long is Captain Barnacle's Waif?
Captain Barnacle's Waif has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
Where was Captain Barnacle's Waif produced?
Captain Barnacle's Waif was produced in Denmark.