The Trouble Buster
“A Story of Love, Pluck and Thrills of City Streets and Romance In a "Big Town."”
Synopsis
Soon after arriving in the U.S., Romanian immigrant Franz Libelt dies, leaving his daughter Michelna an orphan. The girl is befriended by newsboy Blackie Moyle, who invites her to share his home, which is a large piano box in a vacant lot. After he teaches her to be a "newsie," she cuts her hair, dresses as a boy, and changes her name to Mike. When Blackie is blinded while protecting her from a thief, Mike is forced to find a way to support them both
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 8, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Reicher
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom Forman, Gardner Hunting
- Original Title
- The Trouble Buster
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Pallas Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Reicher
Tom Forman, Gardner Hunting
James Van Trees
Julia Crawford Ivers
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Reicher
Director
Julia Crawford Ivers
Producer
James Van Trees
Director of Photography
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What is The Trouble Buster about?
Soon after arriving in the U.S., Romanian immigrant Franz Libelt dies, leaving his daughter Michelna an orphan. The girl is befriended by newsboy Blackie Moyle, who invites her to share his home, which is a large piano box in a vacant lot. After he teaches her to be a "newsie," she cuts her hair, dresses as a boy, and changes her name to Mike. When Blackie is blinded while protecting her from a thief, Mike is forced to find a way to support them both
Who directed The Trouble Buster?
The Trouble Buster was directed by Frank Reicher.
Who stars in The Trouble Buster?
The principal cast of The Trouble Buster includes Vivian Martin, James Neill, Paul Willis, Charles West, Mary Mersch.
When was The Trouble Buster released and how long is it?
The Trouble Buster was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 50m.