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The Little Girl Next Door

1912 · 14 min Drama
4.2 / 10 · TMDB

Helen Randall and Ruth Foster were little tots. The two children lived side by side on one of the fashionable streets in New York City. One day Helen and her parents were starting for the park when the little one suggested that they invite Ruth to go with them. The idea pleased them all, and as to Ruth, she was in an ecstasy of delight. She skipped down the steps into the Randalls' automobile, and her father (a widower), watching her as the machine whizzed off, realized more than ever the little treasure he possessed.

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Year 1912
Country United States of America
Genre Drama
Director Lucius Henderson
Runtime 14 min.
Rating TMDB: 4.2/10 (2 votes)

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The film constructs its narrative on the contrast between the carefree world of children and the quiet, contemplative love of an adult. It relies on expressive silent acting and concise framing to convey emotion without dialogue.

What lingers after viewing is a tender vignette about parental devotion and childhood joy, which feels particularly precious from the dawn of cinema. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Lucius Henderson

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