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Van Bibber, a thoroughly delightful man of the world who has not been spoiled by society conventionality, and the child whom he rescues will appeal to every lover of the best in life. Some ... See full summary
Van Bibber, a thoroughly delightful man of the world who has not been spoiled by society conventionality, and the child whom he rescues will appeal to every lover of the best in life. Some of the story of the "littlest" girl's parentage, which is only hinted at in Davis' book, is fully given in the film; and we understand pretty clearly why the wronged father has wanted to cast the mother and her child out of his heart, why he has remained in ignorance of the death of the mother and the fate of the little one, and also why, when Van Bibber finds her making "Her First Appearance" before the footlights, he resolves to take her from the life of the stage and restore her to her father, whether the father will or no. The scenes show the young society man, who has been lounging behind the scenes, carrying the "littlest" girl to her dressing room where he learns from her foster mother that she is really the child of his old friend and of that friend's unhappy marriage, which he will be shown...

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    • Author: Rollers from Abdun
    This is really Richard Harding Davis' story of Van Bibber. In it are given more details of his mother's life than arc given in the story, showing why the father cast the mother off. Then comes the appearance on the stage of the daughter and Van Bibber's determination to restore her to her father. Much pathos and sentiment appear here, and the acting is so sympathetic that one involuntarily sides with Van Bibber in his attempt to induce the father to take the girl to his home and heart. And what smiles of satisfaction appear on the faces of the audience when Van Bibber finally succeeds. It is a happy ending to a sad story, and most patrons of the theater will rejoice that the kindly friend succeeds in his purpose. A special cast was made up for this picture, including Robert Connes in the leading role, a guarantee of successful dramatic work. - The Moving Picture World, April 30, 1910
  • Cast overview:
    Robert Conness Robert Conness
    Bernardine Prissi Leist Bernardine Prissi Leist
    Charles Ogle Charles Ogle - The Child's Father
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