The Heart of Sonny Jim (1914)
Saddened at the sight of his mother's grief over losing a valued bracelet, Sonny Jim decides to sell Toto, his dog, to Old Skinflint, thereby securing sufficient money to purchase Mother Dear a new bracelet. Sonny accordingly visits Old Skinflint with Toto and very soberly explains, "I don't know how much money I need, but I want a new bracelet's worth." The old fellow is very much inclined to laugh, but excuses himself and, going outside, calls up Daddy Jim. The two men think it a good joke, and Daddy says, "Give the boy the money and I will return it to-night." The transaction concluded, Sonny, with tears in his eyes bids Toto good-bye, brings the money to Daddy and makes him promise not to tell Mother Dear, although Mother Dear learns of it later on. The whole affair is taken as somewhat of a joke by all concerned, and Toto is temporarily forgotten. But Sonny has not forgotten Toto, and the separation proves too much for the little fellow. One morning he is found in bed with a high fever. No one can do anything for him, until Mother suddenly exclaims, "Why, I know what is the matter, he's heartbroken over Toto's absence." Then, despite the doctor's orders to the contrary Mother Dear asks Old Skinflint to bring back the dog. Toto's return to his little friend proves a miraculous cure, the crisis is passed and he is soon resting easily. Sonny is frightened when he sees Old Skinflint and eagerly offers the old fellow his rocking horse and teddy bear for Toto, saying, "Anyhow, they're cheaper, 'cause they don't eat nuffin'." Old Skinflint laughs heartily, while Mother Dear, with a quiet smile, makes the boy's heart glad by reassuring him Toto is home to stay and will never leave him again.
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GenresComedy
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| Filmmakers | Role |
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| Tefft Johnson | Director |
| Cast | Role |
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| Bobby Connelly | |
| Tefft Johnson | |
| Mabel Kelly | |
| Toto the Dog |
