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  • The Universal Boy in the Mystery of the New York Docks (1914)
  • Short | Short, Drama
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The Universal Boy in the Mystery of the New York Docks (1914)
Short | Short, Drama
Matty goes to the docks to view the ships tied up as a result of the war. Being just a boy, he gets into mischief and is roughly handled by the brutal mate of a foreign steamer. Matty vows to be revenged. Picking up a ripe tomato he steals...See moreMatty goes to the docks to view the ships tied up as a result of the war. Being just a boy, he gets into mischief and is roughly handled by the brutal mate of a foreign steamer. Matty vows to be revenged. Picking up a ripe tomato he steals toward the mate, who is now talking to the captain of another ship, an over-dressed swill and a mysterious Hindu. Matty becomes interested in the whispered conversation and forgets to throw the tomato. He hears them make plants to meet at the same place that night at twelve. Matty is on hand when the meeting takes place. He observes the Hindu leave the steamer with a long bundle. He follows him to a deserted house, climbs the fire-escape and descends the chimney. Matty finds himself in a darkened room; he feels around and touches a bundle on the floor. This bundle turns out to be a beautiful girl. Matty is frightened, escapes from the place to seek aid. Meantime, the Hindu returns to the room with his companions. He sees the tracks left by the boy and the black fingerprints; he starts in terror at the thought that someone has followed him to the place. Accusing his companions of betraying him, he takes the girl and leaves. Matty sees him leave the house. He hurries to the navy yard and secures the aid of an officer and two sailors. They pursue the Hindu, who has taken to a boat. In the chase, the Hindu's boat is upset. The girl, now recovered from her hypnotic trance, screams. The officer dives after her. There is a fight in the water between the officer and the Hindu. In the end the gang is rounded up and the girl rescued. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Nov 5, 1914 (United States)

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