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Little Miss Optimist

August 26, 1917 0h 50m

Originally released in 1917. Little Miss Optimist is a drama film. directed by Robert Thornby. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Vivian Martin, Tom Moore, and Charles West

Synopsis

Mazie-Rosie Carden, a waif who pays her board by selling papers on the street, saves the life of starving musician Deal Hendrie by giving him her cherished "lucky dime." Meanwhile, her brother Ben, employed as a weigh-master by the West Coal Company, has been discharged on a trumped-up accusation by the company's manager, Samuel Winter, of falsifying weights.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 26, 1917 108 years ago
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Runtime 0h 50m 50 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Pallas Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Little Miss Optimist about?

Mazie-Rosie Carden, a waif who pays her board by selling papers on the street, saves the life of starving musician Deal Hendrie by giving him her cherished "lucky dime." Meanwhile, her brother Ben,...

Who directed Little Miss Optimist?

Little Miss Optimist was directed by Robert Thornby.

How long is Little Miss Optimist?

Little Miss Optimist has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).

When was Little Miss Optimist released?

Little Miss Optimist was released on August 26, 1917 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Little Miss Optimist?

The main cast of Little Miss Optimist includes Vivian Martin, Tom Moore, Charles West, Ernest Joy, Charles K. Gerrard.