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The Rookie (I) (1916)
Short | Short, Comedy

The Rookie (I) (1916)

Short | Short, Comedy

Jerry lands a job as a gardener. His work is suddenly interrupted when he spies the pretty daughter of his employer and at once falls in love. Jack, a lieutenant in the army, in the girl's sweetheart, and when he sees Jerry attempt to ...See moreJerry lands a job as a gardener. His work is suddenly interrupted when he spies the pretty daughter of his employer and at once falls in love. Jack, a lieutenant in the army, in the girl's sweetheart, and when he sees Jerry attempt to embrace his sweetheart he is furious and reports the episode to the father. The girl tells Jerry that she will love only a soldier, and Jerry prepares to enlist. At a recruiting station, Jerry is rejected because of his size. After forcing his way past the corporal who is guarding the entrance he enters the recruiting room. Lieutenant Jack suddenly appears and Jerry attempts to seclude himself behind a gun rack, but is detected. He is informed that there is absolutely no chance of his joining the army because he is so small. Jerry argues and sees a free-for-all fight is in progress. During the brawl Jerry grabs a uniform and a gun and rushes out. Attiring himself in full military style, Jerry comes back to the station in time to fall in line with the recruits who are not through a drill. He is soon discovered by Lieutenant Jack and as he is being elected he starts a fight. The police arrive and they mix in with the soldiers and Jerry again escapes. Jerry goes to the home of his late employer and now, a soldier as far as dress is concerned, he presses his affections with the girl. She is different in her attitude toward him and believes him real gallant and brave. The father also has changed his attitude toward Jerry. Jerry's hoax is not successful for soon the lieutenant appears. He recognizes Jerry and attacks him. While they are fighting the father calls the police and Jerry, in possession of a sword, pretends that he is the superior officer. He orders the police to arrest the lieutenant and they obey. They march Jack away and Jerry goes behind, all puffed up and promising his sweetheart that he will return as soon as he has placed the lieutenant in the guardhouse. The girl has fond daydreams of her new hero as Jerry passes from view, she waiting for his return. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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Name	Known for
George Ovey Jerry Jerry See fewer	The Pirate of Panama (1929)
Jefferson Osborne The Father The Father See fewer	The Last Egyptian (1914)
Janet Sully The Mother The Mother See fewer	Making Matters Worse (1915)
Claire Alexander The Daughter The Daughter See fewer	Child of M'sieu (1919)
George George Lieutenant Jack Lieutenant Jack See fewer	Jerry's Revenge (1915)
Harry Jackson The Drill Sergeant The Drill Sergeant See fewer	York State Folks (1915)
Ray Lincoln The Corporal The Corporal See fewer	The Trail of Danger (1916)
Arthur Mund Billy St. Vitus Billy St. Vitus See fewer	A Deal in Indians (1915)
Gordon McGregor The Gardener The Gardener See fewer	Beasts of Paradise (1923)
Joe Van Meter The Desk Sergeant (as Joseph Van Meter) The Desk Sergeant (as Joseph Van Meter) See fewer	The Protest (1915)

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