The Trouble Buster (1917)
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Directors
Frank Reicher
Cast
Charles West, James Neill, Vera Lewis, Vivian Martin
The story
As described in a film magazine, after the death of her father, Michelna is threatened with being sent to an orphan's asylum. She escapes and becomes the companion of "Blackie" Moyle, a newsboy. Donning his clothes she too sells newspapers.
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drama film, silent film
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