The Child as Benefactor (1909)
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)
Director: Viggo Larsen
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 14 min
Release Date: December 3, 1909
Cast
- Aage Brandt - Tavern patron
- Viggo Larsen - The tramp
- Carl Schenstrøm - Tavern patron
- Gudrun Kjerulf - The washerwoman
- Anton Seitzberg - Tavern patron
- Cai Voigt
- Svend Bille
Cinematography: Axel Graatkjær
Production: Nordisk Film Denmark
Country: Denmark
Language: No Language
Original Language: da
Keywords
charity, tramp
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Child as Benefactor about?
- 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)
- Who directed The Child as Benefactor?
- The Child as Benefactor was directed by Viggo Larsen.
- Who stars in The Child as Benefactor?
- The Child as Benefactor stars Aage Brandt, Viggo Larsen, Carl Schenstrøm, Gudrun Kjerulf, Anton Seitzberg, Cai Voigt.
- How long is The Child as Benefactor?
- The Child as Benefactor has a runtime of 14m (14 minutes).
- What genre is The Child as Benefactor?
- The Child as Benefactor is a Drama film.
- Where was The Child as Benefactor produced?
- The Child as Benefactor was produced in Denmark.