Modern Mother Goose
Cast & Crew
Matthew Von Betz
Ellis Paul
Jack Paul
Agnes Paul
Frederick R. Clark
Rachel James
Film Details
Technical Specs
Synopsis
Noting his depression when his parents neglect to give him a birthday party, a fairy takes Tommy to the land of Mother Goose. As Tommy's guide, the fairy points out familiar Mother Goose characters, including all of the sons and daughters of the old woman who lived in a shoe, who are then captured by a giant. Old King Cole alerts his soldiers, however, and they rescue the children, while Tommy, thrilled by all of the nursery rhymes that he sees coming to life, completely forgets about having a birthday with no party to go with it.
Director
Matthew Von Betz
Cast
Ellis Paul
Jack Paul
Agnes Paul
Frederick R. Clark
Rachel James
Ethyl Levy
Film Details
Technical Specs
Quotes
Trivia
All the roles in this film were played by children.
Notes
All of the film's cast members were children. A special screening of this film was given on January 27, 1917 in Chicago. The production company, Fort Dearborn Photoplays, Inc., was located in Chicago, and Chicago children appeared in the film. The film was also called A Modern Mother Goose and The Modern Mother Goose in ads and news items.
