This short was one of several Shirley Temple made before she was catapulted to fame in full-length films. And, while the film isn't very good, she is adorable and you can see some of what made her very popular during the era. In addition to Temple, Frank Coghlan, Jr. starred in this one--a very popular actor who is somewhat forgotten today.
The film begins with Sonny (Coghlan) talking with his friend. It seems the friend is excited about going off to military school and Sonny then asks his father if he can go, too. However, school is expensive and the family cannot afford it--so Sonny decides to go explore for gold(!)--and Mary Lou (Temple) tags along--hiding in the car. Eventually, they meet up with a rather insane character--a crazy prospector who gives them gold--or so he claims. How does it all turn out? Well, if you care, give it a look. The film has a few laughs and Temple is adorable. But the film suffers from a sub-par script--with MANY impossible to believe moments. It also has footage of a turtle fight that has NOTHING to do with the film--nothing! Not terrible....just not all that good.
The film begins with Sonny (Coghlan) talking with his friend. It seems the friend is excited about going off to military school and Sonny then asks his father if he can go, too. However, school is expensive and the family cannot afford it--so Sonny decides to go explore for gold(!)--and Mary Lou (Temple) tags along--hiding in the car. Eventually, they meet up with a rather insane character--a crazy prospector who gives them gold--or so he claims. How does it all turn out? Well, if you care, give it a look. The film has a few laughs and Temple is adorable. But the film suffers from a sub-par script--with MANY impossible to believe moments. It also has footage of a turtle fight that has NOTHING to do with the film--nothing! Not terrible....just not all that good.