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The Ragamuffin

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1916 | 50 min | Drama

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Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It was a box office smash, though it had almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. One to watch when you can give it your full attention.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Gives its people room to develop, at 50 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1916: an older pace and style.
  • Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.

In planning to break into the house of the wealthy Bob Van Dyke, Jenny's stepfather decides that his stepdaughter should do most of the dirty work, and Jenny, not wanting to disappoint him, grudgingly agrees. As soon as she enters the house, Bob catches her, but then goes back to his bedroom after making her give her word not to take anything. Jenny breaks her promise...

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerVery strong

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 729 people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by William C. deMille

  • Blanche SweetJenny
  • Tom FormanBob Van Dyke
  • Minnette BarrettBeth, His Sister
  • J. Parks JonesJack Dexter
  • James NeillA Broker
  • William ElmerKelly
  • Agnes de MilleJenny, as a Child
  • Park JonesJack Dexter