The Little Captain

The Little Captain

Drama, Comedy | July 16, 1914

While visiting General Forbes, a friend of his Daddy, Sonny Jim imitates the soldiers at the garrison and feels certain that he was cut out for one of them. The General tells him always to help a comrade in distress. Later, a convict escapes from prison and coming upon Sonny Jim playing sentinel, asks help and says he is a comrade in distress. Sonny Jim remembers the General's command, secures one of his father's suits, a large chicken and an apple pie, and finds the convict a hiding place in the cellar.

The Little Captain

Drama, Comedy | July 16, 1914

The Little Captain
While visiting General Forbes, a friend of his Daddy, Sonny Jim imitates the soldiers at the garrison and feels certain that he was cut out for one of them. The General tells him always to help a comrade in distress. Later, a convict escapes from prison and coming upon Sonny Jim playing sentinel, asks help and says he is a comrade in distress. Sonny Jim remembers the General's command, secures one of his father's suits, a large chicken and an apple pie, and finds the convict a hiding place in the cellar.
Producers Vitagraph Company of America
Original title The Little Captain
Directors Tefft Johnson
Writers Elaine S. Carrington

Cast

Bobby Connelly

as Sonny Jim

Mabel Kelly

as Sonny Jim's Mother

Tefft Johnson

as Sonny Jim's Father

Edward Kimball

as Forbes - the Visiting General

Edward Elkas

as The Convict

Shep the Dog

as Shep