

The 'Fraidy Cat
1924-03-29 · 12 min · ★ 6.8
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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- Directors
- James Parrott
- Production companies
- Hal Roach Studios
- Countries
- United States of America
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- Released
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Charley ChaseJimmy Jump
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)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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