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The Old Doll (1911)
Short | Short, Comedy, Drama

The Old Doll (1911)

Short | Short, Comedy, Drama

Delia Andrews and Danny Smith are close friends. Delia has a doll of which she is very fond. Delia's parents move to the city. When leaving the old home she can't bear to tear herself away from Fanny, and before leaving she gives Fanny her...See moreDelia Andrews and Danny Smith are close friends. Delia has a doll of which she is very fond. Delia's parents move to the city. When leaving the old home she can't bear to tear herself away from Fanny, and before leaving she gives Fanny her doll and a little old ring, which she asks her to keep always in remembrance of her. Many years later Delia marries, and Fanny does likewise. Delia enjoys all the comforts and luxuries of life, while Fanny is left a widow with a little child. She now lives in the city and has lost all trace of Delia. To support herself Fanny takes in dressmaking. She receives an order from Delia through the housekeeper. The gown completed, she delivers it and while alone in the reception hall she sees Delia's purse on the table. In a moment of temptation she steals it. The theft is discovered. Fanny is suspected and soon the police, with the housekeeper, Delia and her husband are at the home of the poor woman. Searching for the purse they open a trunk. Delia sees the old doll. She asks Fanny where she got it. Fanny tells her and shows her the little ring. Delia clasps her to her bosom, orders the search stopped, and introduces Fanny to her husband. He and his wife make Fanny and her child welcome members of their household. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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5 cast members

Name	Known for
Alec B. Francis The Father The Father See fewer	Oliver Twist (1933)
Helene Costello The Child The Child See fewer	The Fatal Warning (1929)
John Bunny The Kindly Schoolmaster The Kindly Schoolmaster See fewer	Her Old Sweetheart (1912)
Beatrice Behrman Fanny - The Dressmaker Fanny - The Dressmaker See fewer	Willie's Sister (1912)
Rose Tapley Della - The Rich Client Della - The Rich Client See fewer	As You Like It (1912)