Go, Little Cabin Boy (1907)
A lad who is about to embark as a cabin boy is seen making his preparations with the help of his old grandmother. After much kissing and embracing, he finally departs, going off with a stalwart mariner. He is taken down to the pier where a big fishing schooner waits; and on board this craft he is soon about his new duties. Fate is hard with him, however, for a big bully takes a dislike to him, with the result that whenever he meets the lad it means beating for the latter. Another seaman interferes for the boy, however, and there are several scuffles between the two men. The boy bears all patiently and even writes cheerfully to his grandma telling her that he is well and learning rapidly, hoping to be a clever sailor some day. His sailor friend sees the boy and pats the boy fondly, but the big bully orders him off roughly. It is apparent that the boy's lot is a hard one, but he doesn't grumble, taking a beating stoically and sticking close to his duties. The scene now changes and shows a view of the ship, the men working in the rigging. Suddenly a huge sea comes over her and one of the sailors is carried into the ocean. He struggles about desperately and all seem to lose their presence of mind, when in an instant, the boy seizes the situation and the next moment has leaped into the water. He reaches the drowning man, and striking out desperately heads towards shore with his burden. His strength is giving out, but he struggles on and is soon washed upon the beach, where he falls unconscious. The rescued man, however, has now recovered, and taking the lad up in his arms carries him on his shoulders up a huge cliff and into the town, finally laying him down at the door of his home. The grandmother comes out in hysterics, but the boy soon recovers and his aged grandparent embraces him fondly, thanking the big seaman sincerely, while he in turn thanks his little rescuer.
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