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Boston Blackie's Little Pal

1918 · 50 min Drama
6.0 / 10 · TMDB

While burgling a mansion, Blackie is interrupted by little Joey, who has been awakened from his slumbers. Blackie gently orders the kid to return to bed, but Joey refuses to do so unless Blackie helps him say his prayers. Thus is formed a strong friendship between Blackie and his "little pal," inspiring our raffish hero to rescue Joey's mother Rosemary Theby from a scandalous situation.

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Year 1918
Country United States of America
Genre Drama
Director E. Mason Hopper
Runtime 50 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.0/10 (1 votes)

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The film constructs its narrative on the contrast between a life of crime and childhood innocence, using their collision as the plot's engine. It relies on straightforward yet effective emotional levers to explore the theme of redemption sparked by an unlikely bond.

What lingers after the final scene is a sense of sentimental warmth, a quiet belief in the power of simple connection to change a path. It's a brief, moralistic tale of reformation. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: E. Mason Hopper

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