Crime ·Drama · United States of America · 1917 · 55m

The Bad Boy

Director

Cast

Robert Harron as Jimmie Bates Richard Cummings as Mr. Bates Josephine Crowell as Mrs. Bates Mildred Harris as Mary William H. Brown as Town marshall James Harrison as Clarence

Crew

David Abel — Director of Photography Chester Withey — Screenplay Frank E. Woods — Screenplay

Synopsis

Small town youth Jimmie Bates is a well-intentioned, but troubled youth. Jimmie is a rowdy boy who is always getting into trouble and playing pranks on his friends and neighbors. Although deeply in love with young Mary, he eventually spurns Mary's affection for the more outgoing and worldly young Ruth.

Key Collaborators

Chester Withey Director David Abel Director of Photography Chester Withey Screenplay Frank E. Woods Screenplay

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