Tommy was vigorously opposed to the idea of going to school. He tolerated going to school for a few days, then determined to "play hookey" and hied himself to where he knew there was good ... See full summary
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Tommy was vigorously opposed to the idea of going to school. He tolerated going to school for a few days, then determined to "play hookey" and hied himself to where he knew there was good fishing. He was happy for a while, then weariness asserted itself, and he fell asleep. Tommy had a frightful dream. He imagined that cruel constables were placed upon his trail by a stern teacher, that he was captured and led to court, where all reviled him. Even his own mother disowned him as he was led away to a felon's cell and garbed in the striped uniform of shame. In his dream he and another convict escaped, but the bloodhounds of the law relentlessly took up the chase, overtook their prey at the banks of a river, and the trembling schoolboy was shot to death. He was extremely happy to wake up a few moments later and find he was still alive. In his gratitude he decided never to play truant again.
| Cast overview: | |||
 | Marie Eline | - | Tim, the Little Truant Boy |
 | Mignon Anderson | - | Tim's Mother |
 | Jean Darnell | - | Tim's Teacher |
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