This movie, which in its original form is obviously a French production
from Gaumont , probably out of Louis Feuillade’s “Bébé” serial (most possibly Bébé fait une fugue -„Jimmie’s Midnight flight“ or “Bébé candidat
au mariage“), could
not be found yet, nor could the original title be positively identified.
Nevertheless this somewhat shortened movie review from 1911 sounds VERY
promising:
Reviewed
by Jas. S. McQuade.
Among
George Kleine's latest importations is a mirthful comedy, of full reel length,
entitled "Jimmie Elopes." The delight which this talented boy actor
has created in the minds of hundreds of thousands of picture lovers has
endeared him to as many hearts, and his latest escapade will doubtless be
viewed by many through eyes that will brim with tears of laughter […] The tiny
girl tot, who casts her lot with him in the early morning flight from home,
will occupy a prominent place in the estimation of all who view the film. She is
a dainty little Miss, with a naive, clinging tenderness at times, that wreathes
one's face in smiles; but,on occasion, she can assume an imperious air and
stand unmoved by the most urgent entreaties of her companion […] Jimmie and Alice are next door neighbors.
Alice is motherless and lives, without brother or sister, to relieve the
monotony of home life, with a grouchy father. Jimmie is blessed with a father
and mother, who look on him as the apple of their eyes. The sharp eyes of
Jimmie soon discover the sadness of the life of little Alice, and at times he
persuades his mother to invite her as a guest. One morning the father of Alice
is particularly unkind, and orders her to sweep the rooms and hallway, shaking
her roughly as he gives the command. Jimmie learns of it and immediately
invites her to have breakfast with him. In the meantime the father returns and
flies into a rage on finding that his instructions have not been obeyed. He is still
more angry when he discovers that Alice is the guest of his neighbors, and
there is a scene between him and the mother of Jimmie, after which the boy is
admonished to keep away from Alice. But Jimmie is of sterner mould and, at the first
opportunity, he seeks Alice, who acquaints him with her woes, among the
latter being a sound spanking, administeredwith unspairing hand.”
Any
information or link the film is very welcome!
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