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"The Littlest Rebel" is a tabloid drama offered by Edward Peple, author. The legitimate, Dustin Farnum, enters the "two-a-day" grind. "The piece tells of the risk Herbert Cary, a Rebel scout (Burr Caruth) takes in running the Union lines to see his little daughter (Viola Flugarth), who lives alone in an overseer's cabin below Richmond. Lieut-Colonel Morrison, U. S. Cavalry (Dustin Farnum) and a corporal (Fred Kley) and squad of soldiers, round up Cary at the cabin. He secretes himself in the loft, and the barefooted, hungry girl faces Morrison and squad. Cary is discovered, but thanks to the heart appeal of the girl, he and Virgie are given a pass to Richmond through the Federal lines." The patriotic finale had the orchestra alternating with "Star Spangled Banner" and "Dixie."
Farnum looks like a soldier, doing what little work allotted to him with credit. He only has a few dramatic utterances and swaggers, soldier-fashion, across the stage. The dialogue makes the act too long for vaudeville at 34 minutes. Miss Flugarth's portrayal as the "littlest Rebel" who worships her dad, loves General Lee but hates a "damned Yankee" is superb, though at times she acts too womanly for the youthful character. Caruth does admirable work. The role played by Kley is of minor importance.
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Variety 21:13 (03/04/1911)