The Little Pirate (1917)
In dire financial straits, businessman John Baird considers liquidating the bonds that are held in trust for his little daughter Margery. Failing to comprehend her husband's desperation, Virginia Baird refuses his request and, upon overhearing his lawyer advising him to utilize the bonds without consulting her, she decides to place them in the hands of George Drake, an old friend. Drake hijacks the securities, however, and their disappearance leads to the break up of the Baird's marriage, resulting in Virginia leaving the house. Attempting to console her father, Margery sets out on her pony to bring her mother home. But she is held up on the road by Captain Kidd Jr., who adopts her as his first mate, and the two children take up residence on a grass hut on a nearby island.
Cast
- Zoe Rae - Margery
- Charles West - George Drake
- Frank Brownlee - John Baird
- Gretchen Lederer - Virginia Baird
- Frederick Titus - Butler (as Mr. Titus)
- Lillian Peacock - Maid
- Burwell Hamrick - Captain Kidd Jr.
Screenplay
- Norris Shannon (Story)
- Elliott J. Clawson
Keywords
lost film
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Little Pirate about?
- In dire financial straits, businessman John Baird considers liquidating the bonds that are held in trust for his little daughter Margery. Failing to comprehend her husband's desperation, Virginia Baird refuses his request and, upon overhearing his lawyer advising him to utilize the bonds without consulting her, she decides to place them in the hands of George Drake, an old friend. Drake hijacks the securities, however, and their disappearance leads to the break up of the Baird's marriage, resulting in Virginia leaving the house. Attempting to console her father, Margery sets out on her pony to bring her mother home. But she is held up on the road by Captain Kidd Jr., who adopts her as his first mate, and the two children take up residence on a grass hut on a nearby island.
- Who directed The Little Pirate?
- The Little Pirate was directed by Elsie Jane Wilson.
- Who stars in The Little Pirate?
- The Little Pirate stars Zoe Rae, Charles West, Frank Brownlee, Gretchen Lederer, Frederick Titus, Lillian Peacock.
- How long is The Little Pirate?
- The Little Pirate has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is The Little Pirate?
- The Little Pirate is a Drama film.
- Where was The Little Pirate produced?
- The Little Pirate was produced in United States of America.