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My Kid Synopsis

Into "Big Boy's" life the first drop of bitterness has fallen. No longer is he the pampered pet of the family, for the stork has brought a usurper to take his place. Even mother does not pay any attention to him. He is "shushed" by the nurse, shooed from the bedroom, and even when he tries to get mother to kiss his "hurted" finger, she pays more attention to the new baby. Feeling that he is not wanted anymore, "Big Boy" resolves to leave borne and make his own way in the world. A few personal possessions, a supply of safety pins to guard against mishap, some wieners for sustenance and the young man set out for the wide open space. Walking the railroad tie, he encounters another "knight of the road" and the two become great friends. They camp together and then prepare a "mulligan" over a campfire. A mean sheriff has posted signs prohibiting campfires but when he chases the two wanderers from their fire, even the dog forsakes him. In the meantime, a reward has been posted for the return of "Big Boy". The sheriff and his deputy try to capture him, but the tramp strives to keep his new friend until be can return him safely to his parents. The two unfortunates hunted from pillar to post until "Big Boy" find his way home again. He knows has done wrong and pauses in front of the house to place a tin pie pan in the spot where it will do the most good during the impending spanking. But mother is so glad to see her boy back again that she forgives and foregoes the use of the strap and everyone is happy once again.

In the River Synopsis

A mail-order bride arrives at a Maine lumber camp but doesn't like her prospective husband.