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The Trouble Buster

The Trouble Buster

Oct 08, 1917 · 50m

Director

Frank Reicher

Overview

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

About The Trouble Buster

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…

When was The Trouble Buster released?

The Trouble Buster was released on October 8, 1917.

How long is The Trouble Buster?

The Trouble Buster runs 50 minutes.

Who directed The Trouble Buster?

The Trouble Buster was directed by Frank Reicher.

Who is in the cast of The Trouble Buster?

The cast of The Trouble Buster includes Vivian Martin (Michelna Libelt), James Neill (Franz Libelt), Paul Willis ('Blackie' Moyle), Charles West (Tip Morgan) and Mary Mersch (Ruth Camden).

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