The Microbe
Jul 21, 1919 · 50m
Director
Henry OttoOverview
Happy O'Brien, called "The Microbe," or "Mike" for short, a female street urchin who sells newspapers dressed as a boy to avoid harassment, is saved from arrest for fighting other newsboys in Chinatown by wealthy author DeWitt Spense. DeWitt, there to purchase drugs, is so moved by Mike's pugnacity, that he takes her to his mansion for literary inspiration. When DeWitt learns that Mike is a girl, he resolves to educate her. As Mike blossoms, DeWitt's attentions turn to love, to the dismay of Judith Winthrope, who wants to marry him, and his friend Robert Breton, who, with Judith, convinces Mike that DeWitt's writing is suffering because of her.
Cast of The Microbe
Crew of The Microbe
About The Microbe
What is The Microbe about?
Happy O'Brien, called "The Microbe," or "Mike" for short, a female street urchin who sells newspapers dressed as a boy to avoid harassment, is saved from arrest for fighting other newsboys in Chinatown by wealthy author DeWitt Spense. DeWitt, there to purchase drugs, is so moved by Mike's pugnacity, that he takes her to his mansion for literary inspiration. When DeWitt learns that Mike is a…
When was The Microbe released?
The Microbe was released on July 21, 1919.
How long is The Microbe?
The Microbe runs 50 minutes.
Who directed The Microbe?
The Microbe was directed by Henry Otto.
Who is in the cast of The Microbe?
The cast of The Microbe includes Viola Dana (Happy O'Brien, The Microbe), Kenneth Harlan (DeWitt Spense), Bonnie Hill (Judith Winthrope), Arthur Maude (Robert Breton) and Ned Norworth (Norman Slade).