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The Child as Benefactor (1909)

Genre : Drama

Runtime : 14M

Director : Viggo Larsen

Synopsis

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)

Actors

Aage Brandt
Aage Brandt
Tavern patron
Viggo Larsen
Viggo Larsen
The tramp
Carl Schenstrøm
Carl Schenstrøm
Tavern patron
Gudrun Kjerulf
Gudrun Kjerulf
The washerwoman
Anton Seitzberg
Anton Seitzberg
Tavern patron
Cai Voigt
Cai Voigt
Svend Bille
Svend Bille

Crews

Viggo Larsen
Viggo Larsen
Director
Axel Graatkjær
Axel Graatkjær
Director of Photography

Posters and backgrounds

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