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'Fraid Cat

  • 1914
  • 11m
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ComedyDramaShort

Like many other little boys, Sonny Jim hates the dark. At bedtime his mother tucks him in his crib, surrounded by Chap, his dog, and a Teddy Bear. After she has put out the light and gone do... Read allLike many other little boys, Sonny Jim hates the dark. At bedtime his mother tucks him in his crib, surrounded by Chap, his dog, and a Teddy Bear. After she has put out the light and gone downstairs, his eyes get big and round with fright. Finally he creeps to the stairs and call... Read allLike many other little boys, Sonny Jim hates the dark. At bedtime his mother tucks him in his crib, surrounded by Chap, his dog, and a Teddy Bear. After she has put out the light and gone downstairs, his eyes get big and round with fright. Finally he creeps to the stairs and calls down, "Say Daddy Jim, it's awful dark up here." Daddy puts him back in bed, telling him ... Read all

  • Director
    • Tefft Johnson
  • Writer
    • Elaine S. Carrington
  • Stars
    • Bobby Connelly
    • Mabel Kelly
    • Tefft Johnson
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    • Director
      • Tefft Johnson
    • Writer
      • Elaine S. Carrington
    • Stars
      • Bobby Connelly
      • Mabel Kelly
      • Tefft Johnson
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    Bobby Connelly
    Bobby Connelly
    • Sonny Jim
    Mabel Kelly
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    Tefft Johnson
    Tefft Johnson
    • Sonny Jim's Father
    Albert Roccardi
    Albert Roccardi
    • The Skinflint
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    • Jeanne - Jim's Dog
    • Director
      • Tefft Johnson
    • Writer
      • Elaine S. Carrington
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    A superior and natural little actor

    An exceptional and pleasing offering, featuring a superior and natural little actor that many would be pleased to grab out of the picture and hug-up. His name is Bobby Connelly, and to say he is cute, does not do the little gentleman justice; he is finished. Tefft Johnson as daddy Jim, Dorothy Kelly as mother dear and Albert Roccardi ably helped Sonny Jim along. This is an enjoyable picture. - The Moving Picture World, April 25, 1914

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    • Release date
      • April 8, 1914 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • None
      • English
    • Production company
      • Vitagraph Company of America
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      • 11m
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Silent
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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