Volume II: Filmography

BUD BLOSSOM

June 13, 1915 (Sunday)

Length: 1 reel (480 feet this section); (split with Through Edith's Looking Glass at the beginning)

Character: Comedy-drama

Cast: Helen Badgley (Bud Blossom), Justus D. Barnes (his grandfather), Carey L. Hastings (the lady cook), Leland Benham

ARTICLE, Reel Life, June 19, 1915:

"Mutual children are as famous as Mutual masterplayers. Little Helen Badgley, of the Thanhouser company, enjoys the distinction of being 'the best known baby in the world,' and the juvenile troupe now being featured at the Reliance-Majestic studios includes youthful stars whose equal it would be hard to find anywhere else in filmland. Little Helen, 'the Thanhouser kidlet,' is a bewitching child. She has entertained many eminent personages, guests of the Thanhouser management, and usually she insists upon having her picture taken with them. Helen's little round head is covered with a profusion of golden ringlets, her eyes are starry blue, and her disposition is all fun and friendliness. She is the pet of all the players, and especially she loves Carey L. Hastings, with whom recently she shared the honors in Bud Blossom. The photograph at the top of this page shows Helen as Bud Blossom in the lap of Miss Hastings, and is eloquent of the happy understanding between these two famous screen stars."

SYNOPSIS, Reel Life, June 5, 1915:

"Bud Blossom, five years old, lives with his grandfather, who sells flowers for a living. The old man is a good grandfather, but he has one fault - he cannot cook meals fit to eat. Fortunately, Bud is treated to cookies by a lady customer. He dreams of the cookies all night. Bud had looked forward to being a dyspeptic. But now he sees a chance to escape. He lays siege to the lady, takes her on outings, and all told, is such a sweet child that she grows to love him dearly. At last, the artful youngster prevails upon the lady to cook a dinner for him and his grandfather. She serves them up a meal 'fit for the gods.' These, at least, are grandfather's words to the lady when he tells her that, for Bud Blossom's sake, he can no longer go on living alone. So grandfather and the lady are married. Bud Blossom grows up strong and healthy, and immensely appreciative of all the good things he has to eat."

REVIEW, The Moving Picture World, June 19, 1915:

"On the same reel with Through Edith's Looking Glass - a pretty little skit showing the Kidlet as a juvenile flower merchant. The kidlet is delightful as usual and the flower scenes are very attractive. This makes a good light number."

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