While burgling a mansion, Blackie is interrupted by little Joey, who has been awakened from his slumbers. Blackie gently orders the kid to return to bed, but Joey refuses to do so unless Blackie helps him say his prayers. Thus is formed a strong friendship between Blackie and his "little pal," inspiring our raffish hero to rescue Joey's mother Rosemary Theby from a scandalous situation.
Acting
Bert Lytell's eyebrow acting carries 50 minutes of title cards.
Production
Surprisingly tender child performance from Joey Jacobs.
Director
E. Mason Hopper
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