Benjamin Franklin Reed, otherwise known as Sweetie, resents being tied to his mother's apron strings and on the occasion of his 21st birthday decides to assert his adult independence. He begins by smoking a cigar, swearing mildly, and taking a drink.


The Cradle Buster, a silent film released in 1922, is a captivating tale of self-discovery and the struggles of transitioning into adulthood. The story revolves around Benjamin Franklin Reed, played by Glenn Hunter, a young man who has been suffocated by his mother's overprotectiveness. As he celebrates his 21st birthd...


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"The Cradle Buster, a silent film released in 1922, is a captivating tale of self-discovery and the struggles of transitioning into adulthood. The story revolves around Benjamin Franklin Reed, played by Glenn Hunter, a young man who has been suffocated by his mother's overprotectiveness. As he celebrates his 21st birthday, Benjamin decides to assert his independence by embracing the vices of adulthood, including smoking, swearing, and drinking.His journey to manhood is further complicated by his ..."
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