1 Miss Pickford, with the aid of the camera, has been able to portray both the part of Little Lord Fauntleroy and Dearest, the Mother. 2 New York City years ago, when our mothers and fathers were young. 3 Cedric Errol, who has reason for being in a hurry. 4 The reason for Cedric's haste - the school bully. 5 Cedric Errol __ __ __ Played by MARY PICKFORD 6 "You curly headed sissy!" 7 The widow Errol cherished only one joy in life -- her son Cedric. 8 Dearest, the mother ...... Played by MARY PICKFORD 9 "Have you been fighting with that Billy Williams again?" 10 "No Dearest, he did all the fighting." 11 "Billy, have you been in another fight?" 12 "I had to fight - a big bully picked on me!" 13 "Cedric, I cannot bear to have you grow up, but if you insist upon having your hair cut --" 14 "If father wore curls -- I'm proud of them." 15 "My father wore curls -- you insulted him -- apologize!" 16 ENGLAND _ An ancestral castle -- 17 --- wherein lives the Earl of Dorincourt, fabulously rich, but a friendless recluse. 18 The sole surviving son and heir of the Earl of Dorincourt. 19 Havisham, the Earl's solicitor. 20 "Your Lordship, I have spoken to your son, but, I fear, with the usual result -- he is incorrigible." 21 "I hold you largely re- sponsible, Havisham. You should have halted his reckless extravagance." 22 "By Heavens, Havisham -- what if this scalawag son of mine should drink himself to death! -- the name of Dorincourt would die with me." 23 "My Lord, you forget that your son Cedric had a male off-spring from his unfortunate marriage." 24 "I warn you -- never refer to that woman or her brat again!" 25 Cedric has many admirers but his best friend is Hobbs, the corner grocer. 26 "No hen ever lived that could lay eggs worth that much." 27 "How is business today, Mr. Hobbs?" 28 "Don't worry, Mr. Hobbs ~ ~ when I get to be President of the United States, you're going to have a big grocery store right next to the White House." 29 "Mr. Hobbs, Mother wants twenty cents worth of powder." 30 "Face, gun, or bug?" 31 "Oh, no! Baking powder." 32 "Cedric, we should be proud we was born Yankees --- I was readin' about the doin's of them English Earls and other Tyrants." 33 "They're a bad lot -- them Earls and Dooks -- why, they enjoy choppin' off the heads of their subjects!" 34 "What would you do, Mr. Hobbs, if an Earl was to dare come into your grocery store?" 35 "I'd like to catch one of them snoopin' 'round here -- I -- I'd oust them out at the toe of me boot!" 36 ENGLAND _ The sudden death of the eldest son, brings to the Earl the bitter realization that nothing can prevent the title and estates of Dorincourt from descending to the rightful heir. 37 "Cedric's son is undoubtedly a vulgar, dirty little wretch -- but I suppose it must be -- you had best find him immediately, Havisham." 38 NEW YORK _ Another best friend of Cedric's is Mrs. McGinty, the apple-woman. 39 "Shure, the rain is after makin' me bones ache with the rheumatics -- now if I only had me a little shtove --" 40 "When I get to be President, you won't have to work any more -- you can come and live in the White House with me." 41 The Earl's solicitor arrives in New York. 42 "Mrs. Errol, I am here in behalf of the Earl of Dorincourt." 43 "Madam, the Earl of Dorin- court has just lost his eldest son -- your son is now Lord Fauntleroy - - heir to his title and fortune." 44 "The Earl unjustly disowned my husband and ignored his dying appeal for forgiveness!" 45 "How can this cruel old man expect me to give him my only child?" 46 "Consider the child's future -- he will be educated as becomes his station!" 47 Still another best friend is Dick, the bootblack. 48 "My business - - he is ruined - - the boss, he say if I no pay rent, I gotta quick get out!" 49 "When I get to be President, I'll introduce you to the Senators and they'll give you a nice job - - that's what Senators are for." 50 The idol of the neighborhood -- an ex-champion. 51 "Five cents to have your shoes shined with Buzz-Saw Brannigan." 52 "So this is Little Lord Fauntleroy?" 53 "I beg your pardon sir, but my name is Cedric Errol." 54 "Quite right - - but henceforth you are to be Lord Fauntleroy." 55 "Oh! - I wouldn't like to be an Earl, Sir." 56 "Mr. Hobbs says that they cut people's heads off!" 57 "You see - your grandfather in England is an Earl." 58 "I was going to be President but, maybe, I might like being an Earl just as well -- if Dearest could be one too." 59 "-- and now that you are a Lord, you are going to be a very rich little boy -- your grandfather wishes me to give you everything you desire." 60 "I'm so glad I'm rich - - I can get a lot of things I want -- buy Mrs. McGinty a stove -- pay Dick's rent -- -- and -- -- and -- --" 61 "Wealth is often a power for evil -- I hope it will bring Cedric no harm." 62 Lord Fauntleroy bears the important news to his friend, Hobbs. 63 "Little Man, aren't you feelin' well?" 64 "Mr. Hobbs, what did you say you'd do to an Earl if he dared to come into your store?" 65 "Bless your heart, Laddie, I said I'd oust him out o' here with the toe of me boot!" 66 "Oh, Mr. Hobbs, I'm so sorry - - there is an Earl sitting on your cracker box." 67 "One of us must have sun-stroke!" 68 "I feel just as bad about it as you do, Mr. Hobbs -- You see - - I wanted to be President - - and now I've got to be an Earl!" 69 The day of Lord Fauntleroy's departure arrives. 70 Even the best of friends must part. 71 "Mr. Havisham says that Earls don't cut peoples' heads off any more -- so it will be safe for you all to come and see me." 72 And at the end of the voyage -- the estate of Dorincourt. 73 The Lodge at the gates. 74 "His Lordship is a man of strange prejudices -- he has made the unpleasant stipulation that you are to live at the Lodge Cottage while Lord Fauntleroy is to stay at the Castle." 75 "I have a friend in New York who wears a uniform something like yours - - only he drives a street-car." 76 "Madam, the terms are not as harsh as they seem. Lord Fauntleroy may visit you whenever you wish." 77 "With all this abundance -- this splendor - I hope Cedric will not lose his appreciation of the little things in life." 78 "Cedric, you are to live at the Castle. I - I shall remain at the Lodge. It is better so -- this will enable you to become acquainted with your grandfather." 79 "But, Dearest! --" 80 "Your grandfather is good and kind -- love him as you do me." 81 The heir presumptive to the title and vast estates arrives at Dorincourt. 82 "My, what a long way for a person to live from his front gate!" 83 "Are all those people my grandfather's relatives?" 84 "Your Grandfather, the Earl of Dorincourt, will receive you this evening -- -- I will show your Lordship to your room." 85 "Well, Havisham -- speak up -- are you disappointed in the brat?" 86 "Brat hardly becomes him, my Lord. Really, he is a splendid little chap and quite clever for his years." 87 "American impudence, I suppose!" 88 "I bear a message from Lord Fauntleroy's mother -- she prefers not to accept the income you propose to settle upon her." 89 "Don't ever mention her! It's a sham to hide her mercenary schemes!" 90 THE EVENING. 91 "Lord Fauntleroy!" 92 "Grandfather Earl, I'm glad to meet you." 93 "Please excuse me, Grandfather Earl, but you have lost one side of your spectacles." 94 "Do you think you are going to like me?" 95 "Yes sir, I am sure of it." 96 "My Lord, dinner is served." 97 "Just lean on me, Grandfather Earl -- I'll walk very slowly." 98 "Grandfather Earl, you don't wear your crown all the time." 99 "I take it off occasionally." 100 "It's a terribly big castle for just two people to live in, isn't it?" 101 "Do you find it too large?" 102 "It wouldn't be too big if Dearest were only here." 103 "Who is Dearest?" 104 "She is in there -- my mother." 105 "What has your mother told you about me?" 106 "I must always love you because you have lost your own children and now I am all that you have." 107 Little Lord Fauntleroy begins his new life. 108 Absence makes the heart grow fonder and sometimes sadder. 109 "Oh, Dearest, you'll love Grandfather Earl. He's so good to me -- and we live in a big beautiful castle - -" 110 "-- but, Dearest, it's lonely without you!" 111 "Oh, Dearest, Grandfather Earl gave me a wonderful pony -- I want you to see him." 112 The Dorincourt tenants have been reduced to poverty through the shame- ful neglect of the Earl. 113 One of the victims of neglect. 114 Little Lord Fauntleroy and his pony quickly become friends. 115 "Your Lordship, these are all my brothers and sisters." 116 "Haven't you a Dearest -- I mean a mother -- to care for you?" 117 "I'm Lord Fauntleroy - - I'll tell Grandfather Earl to send a doctor to make you well." 118 "You come like an angel out of Heaven - - God must have answered my prayers!" 119 Lord Fauntleroy believes that one of an Earl's chief virtues should be charity. 120 Neither a gouty Earl nor a gloomy castle can long withstand the spirit of youth. 121 "Permit me to congratulate your Lordship on your miraculous improvement --" 122 "Havisham, you will hereafter please confine your ob- servations exclusively to legal matters!" 123 "When your Lordship is - is - at leisure - - luncheon is served." 124 "Fine, I hoped it would be ready - - count these mouths, Brooks." 125 "If your Lordship will permit me -- Lord Fauntleroy is -- er -- er -- being disgracefully imposed upon!" 126 "I beg your pardon, my Lord, but I fear his Lordship, your grandfather, would not approve our serving these - - these tenants." 127 "Do you know you're talking to an Earl -- who might have been President of the United States of America --" 128 "And a man who refuses to give pie to an Earl's friends is apt to have his head cut right off!" 129 "Humiliated -- that's the word, humiliated -- and in my own house, too!" 130 "Can we do anything for your Lordship?" 131 "Yes--give--'em--pie!" 132 "Grand-daddy Earl, I would like you to meet my friends." 133 "Why did you bring them here?" 134 "Their mother is awfully sick, and they haven't had anything to eat." 135 "You will send a doctor to her, won't you -- and some things to eat." 136 "Some day you will be the Earl of Dorincourt -- you may as well begin now. Order Havisham to do whatever you think best for these people." 137 The spirit of youth still persists, and one bright morning finds the old Earl astride his horse for the first time in years. 138 "Grand-daddy Earl, does this big beautiful park all belong to you?" 139 "Some day, when I am dead -- it will all belong to you." 140 "Then I don't want it." 141 "Oh! There's Dearest!" 142 "I have a matter to discuss with the gate-keeper -- I'll return for you in a half hour." 143 A great moment in Little Lord Fauntleroy's life is when he is formally introduced as the future Earl of Dorincourt. 144 "I have the honor of introducing to you the next Earl of Dorincourt -- Lord Fauntleroy." 145 "I hope you will all enjoy my party - and - when I grow up, I hope I'll be a good Earl, like my grandfather." 146 But there is one more concerned who is denied the joy of this occasion. 147 Dearest hoping against hope that at the last minute she may be sent for. 148 His first formal reception proves too much for Fauntleroy. 149 "My Lord, something extra- ordinary has happened -- I must see you alone." 150 "-- distressing news -- I am sorry to be the bearer of it." 151 "I fear Cedric Errol is not Lord Fauntleroy! It appears that your eldest son was secretly married and had a child." 152 "Havisham, you are mad! Whose infernal lie is this?" 153 "My Lord, if it is a lie -- it looks painfully like the truth." 154 "Grand-daddy Earl, can't I be your little boy any more?" 155 "As long as I live!" 156 "Then I don't care about the Earl part of it at all." 157 "Havisham, move Heaven and Earth to right this thing." 158 Grief robs the Earl of a relentless prejudice. 159 "Grand-daddy Earl, this is Dearest." 160 "Madam, if you would pardon an old man's whim, I would speak with you alone." 161 "I have treated you so badly, I dare say you would prefer that your son not be- come the Earl of Dorincourt." 162 "My wish is that he should be what his father would have desired - - regardless of my feelings." 163 "If the title does not rightfully belong to Cedric, I believe it is best for us to return to America." 164 "I appeal to you, madam, to allow me time to make a thorough investigation." 165 "I'm hiding it here 'cause if a dog finds it, I'll get a dog's tooth." 166 NEW YORK _ Unexpected news. 167 "They've had a spite agin' us ever since the Revolutionary War, and they want to take it out on him." 168 "Look! Look at that woman in the picture!" 169 "This here business calls for a lawyer!" 170 "And a detective!" 171 "And a fight!" 172 "It takes money to fight -- I'll spend my last dollar." 173 Cedric bids good-bye to Dorincourt. 174 "I hope you won't forget me -- even if I'm not Lord Fauntleroy." 175 "Is it possible that you, a lawyer, will allow them to rob me of the one thing on Earth I care for? 176 "My Lord, I have exhausted all hope!" 177 "Here's something to remember me by." 178 "My Lord, a lady desires to see you --" 179 "- - and the new Lord Fauntleroy." 180 "I will see the mother but not the child." 181 "I am curious to learn the details of your marriage to my son." 182 "My Lord will recall that I have legally established my claim." 183 "I want to thank you for all the kindness you have shown me." 184 "Where's Dick?" 185 "Your Lordship, we are expecting him any moment." 186 "I am not Lord Fauntleroy any more. Dearest and I are going back to America -- so, after all, I'll be President." 187 "But, anyway, I can show you Grand-daddy Earl's castle." 188 "If Dick doesn't hurry, it will be too late." 189 "If we can't see the Earl we gotta talk to his lawyers." 190 "I come here to help my little friend. Somebody wants steal his title, yes?" 191 "Unfortunately that is the case." 192 "These are my ancestors." 193 "Your aunt's sisters! Gosh, your great-uncle had a large family!" 194 "-- -- you, come with your ugly offspring, come here like vultures to wait for me to die!" 195 "But by heavens! I won't die -- to spite you!" 196 "Surely my son has more right to stay here than that brat." 197 "While you are here, your Ladyship, there is a slight matter - a trifle - that you can dispose of." 198 "Minna, my wife, all these years since you took our boy away, I have prayed to find you --" 199 "Madam, here is a case of bigamy to be prosecuted, but if you will sign this statement as to the true parentage of the claimant..." 200 "Please finish your tea while I get my hat and coat." 201 "Pardon me - but how dare you put on my hat and coat?" 202 "I am the Lord Fauntleroy - - the hat and coat - everything - belongs to me now!" 203 "I'd better ask Grand- father Earl if my things belong to you." 204 "Oh! Run along and tell the old fossil." 205 "You take that back!" 206 "Apologize?" 207 "I do." 208 "They were opera singers in Milan - - She became infatuated with your son, and eloped with him, taking her child with her." 209 "Tell Lord Fauntleroy I am waiting for him." 210 "There was a mistake -- you are still Lord Fauntleroy." 211 "How did your Lordship get that black eye?" 212 "I got it putting the Dorincourt coat-of-arms on the other boy's nose." 213 "Oh! Grand-daddy Earl, am I to stay with you always?" 214 "And Dearest too?" 215 "Lady Fauntleroy, I hope you will remain with us at the castle, always." 216 "Are you quite sure you want me?" 217 "We have always wanted you, but were not exactly aware of it." 218 The proudest moment in an old-fashioned boy's life. 219 "--- and a shave, please." The EndHome