The Bad Boy (1917)
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.
Director:
Chester Withey
Writers:
Chester Withey, Frank E. Woods.
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Robert Harron as Jimmie Bates |
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Richard Cummings as Mr. Bates |
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Josephine Crowell as Mrs. Bates |
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Mildred Harris as Mary |
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William H. Brown as Town marshall |
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James Harrison as Clarence |
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Colleen Moore as Ruth |
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Elmo Lincoln as Yeggman |
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Harry Fisher as Yeggman (as Harry Fischer) |
| Writing | Chester Withey | Screenplay |
| Writing | Frank E. Woods | Screenplay |
| Camera | David Abel | Director of Photography |
| Directing | Chester Withey | Director |