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The Little Pirate Synopsis
In dire financial straits, businessman John Baird considers liquidating the bonds that are held in trust for his little daughter Margery. Failing to comprehend her husband's desperation, Virginia Baird refuses his request and, upon overhearing his lawyer advising him to utilize the bonds without consulting her, she decides to place them in the hands of old friend George Drake. Drake hijacks the securities, however, and their disappearance leads to the break-up of the Bairds' marriage, resulting in Virginia leaving the house. Attempting to console her father, Margery sets out on her pony to bring her mother home. But she is held up on the road by Captain Kidd Jr., who adopts her as his first mate, and the two children take up residence on a grass hut on a nearby island. There, while playing at being pirates, they discover the missing securities. As they are returning to land in a leaky boat, the children are found, much to the delight of their parents. Margery's return with the missing securities reunites the Bairds, and all ends happily.
My Little Boy Synopsis
Fred and Clara marry and there comes to their home the little boy they have dreamed of and whom they determine to call Little Boy Blue. The marriage has estranged Fred's uncle, but he comes to spend Christmas with them. Their hopes of a full reconciliation are dashed when he objects so strenuously to Little Boy Blue, but things happen that wring the heartstrings and through Little Boy Blue a truly happy Christmas morning dawns.
"The Little Pirate" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "My Little Boy" offers its own unique cult appeal.
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The Little Pirate