The Fraidy Cat (1924)
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Jimmy Jump is a coward. Everyone and everything makes him afraid. He cowers from the neighborhood children, even though he's old enough to be their father. He is terrified of Lem Tucker, who is his rival for the heart of Dorothy. Only when he mistakenly believes he is about to die does Jimmy find courage. But will it last?
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Charley ChaseJimmy JumpBeth DarlingtonDorothy - the Doctor's DaughterEarl MohanLem Tucker - the Village Sheik
Joe CobbMember of the Gang (uncredited)
Mickey DanielsMember of the Gang (uncredited)
Helen GilmoreLem Tucker's Mother (uncredited)
Sunshine Sammy MorrisonMember of the Gang (uncredited)Andy SamuelMember of the Gang (uncredited)Emma TanseyJimmy's Mother (uncredited)Keywords
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Genre affinityComedyTheme affinitySilent FilmDialogue densityComedyPacingShortDirector preference347872Actor preference666169 · 252946 · 371869
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Frequently asked questions about The Fraidy Cat
What is The Fraidy Cat about?
Jimmy Jump is a coward. Everyone and everything makes him afraid. He cowers from the neighborhood children, even though he's old enough to be their father. He is terrified of Lem Tucker, who is his rival for the heart of Dorothy. Only when he mistakenly believes he is about to die does Jimmy find courage. But will it last?
How long is The Fraidy Cat?
The Fraidy Cat has a runtime of 12 minutes.