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Movie poster: The Boy Detective, or The Abductors Foiled (1908)
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The Boy Detective, or The Abductors Foiled

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1908 · 7 min Crime Comedy
2.8 / 10 · TMDB

As a newsboy is playing a game on the sidewalk with a friend, two men come near to them, and then stand in a position where they cannot be seen from the sidewalk. When an attractive woman walks past them, the two men follow her. Sensing that they have bad intentions, the newsboy follows them to see what they are up to. When his suspicions are confirmed, he tries to come up with a plan to protect the woman.

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Year 1908
Country United States of America
Genre Crime, Comedy
Director Wallace McCutcheon Sr.
Runtime 7 min.
Rating TMDB: 2.8/10 (2 votes)

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The film constructs a simple rescue plot that relies on the contrast between youthful innocence and adult menace. It explores urban spaces effectively, turning the city into a playground for a chase where wit triumphs over brute force.

What lingers after the final shot is the charming idea that the sharpest detective on the street might just be a kid with a good heart. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Wallace McCutcheon Sr.

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