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  • Bobby's Father (1912)
  • Short | Drama, Family, Short
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Bobby's Father (1912)
Short | Drama, Family, Short
Dick Ramsay is a "cracksman" and burglar. His wife, Jane, is a good woman and tries to persuade her husband to give up his dishonest ways. They have one child two years old, Bobby. One night before going out on a "job," Dick makes a ...See moreDick Ramsay is a "cracksman" and burglar. His wife, Jane, is a good woman and tries to persuade her husband to give up his dishonest ways. They have one child two years old, Bobby. One night before going out on a "job," Dick makes a present to the child of a lucky sixpence with his name engraved on it, hung on a silver chain. Jane does not want the child to have it at first, but Dick declares he has had it made for the child. He then bids them good-bye. A few days later, Jane receives a letter from him saying that he has been caught in the act and sent to prison for a year. She resolves to fly from London which she has grown to hate. She takes her child and a bundle and starts into the country. Worn out with travel and anxiety, she faints on the doorstep of Herbert Ware a young lawyer, who lives with his only sister. They bring her into the house and get medical attendance. She dies and leaves Bobby, whom the Wares adopt. Six years pass and Bobby grows up in their love and care. Called away to the city on business one night, Herbert tells Bobby he will leave Bessie in his care. Bobby feels brave and important. Wakened in the night by the sound of someone breaking into the house, he goes down to face the intruder. It is Dick, who, having lost all track of his wife and child, has plunged deeper into crime. He meets Bobby, who very seriously, tried to convince him of the error of his ways. Dick's sense of humor is touched and he admires his pluck. Picking the child up in his arms, he sees the old chain and sixpence around his throat and learns he is robbing those who have protected his child. He departs, leaving a note with Bobby to be given to his friends. The next morning Bobby tells of his adventure and is greeted like a little hero, Bessie and Herbert keeping the note a secret and not revealing the identity of Bobby's father. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Updated Sep 23, 1912
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Sep 23, 1912 (United States)

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