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The Kid Reporter
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The Kid Reporter

1923-05-30 · 20 min · ★ 7.0

Comedy

The 'secretary' of a busy newspaperman is revealed to be a cherubic small child, Baby Peggy. When a rich woman's pearl necklace is stolen, Baby Peggy's employer promises to make the reporter who cracks the case Editor-in-Chief. The little girl seizes the opportunity, and - several disguises and chases later, with the grudging aid of the office-boy - duly returns with the jewels to achieve promotion, with all the adults scurrying to serve her.

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Directors
Alfred J. Goulding
Production companies
Century Film
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Baby PeggyBaby PeggyPeggy
Buddy WilliamsBuddy, the Copyboy
James T. KelleyJames T. KelleyNewspaper Editor
Blanche PaysonBlanche PaysonPolicewoman

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