BOY OF FLANDERS
Year: 1924
Dane name: Petrasche


Silent film based on Ouida's book "A Dog of Flanders" stars Jackie Coogan and Keystone Teddy . A Dutch orphan (Coogan) is mostly friendless except for his canine friend, Petrasche (Teddy) and a young girl. The girl's father is the richest man in the city and he does not approve of his daughter's friendship. He attempts to get the boy banished from the city. When all looks lost for the boy, his artistic talent is discovered.

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Compiled by Rachel & John Cawley
Last updated 8/20/12