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  • A Citizen in the Making (1912)
  • Short | Drama, Short
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A Citizen in the Making (1912)
Short | Drama, Short

Itze, a Jewish immigrant with his sweetheart Esther, arrive at Ellis Island, where they become separated. He passes the examination of the inspectors and is forced to leave for New York without her. Alone, Esther is examined and she is ...See moreItze, a Jewish immigrant with his sweetheart Esther, arrive at Ellis Island, where they become separated. He passes the examination of the inspectors and is forced to leave for New York without her. Alone, Esther is examined and she is allowed to pass. Finding the boat and Itze are gone she turns back. At the dock where Itze arrives, he tries to stay aboard for Esther, but is forced to land. At Chicago, on meeting his relatives, he explains that Esther was detained. In his trouble his relatives take him to the office of the Jewish Immigration Society. He is assured his sweetheart will be found. Landing alone, Esther, in her distress, meets with an officer, who takes her in hand, finds her a place and locates her friends. Itze, in Chicago, is busy in his new home and a happy ending is shown by the reunion of the immigrant and his sweetheart. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Director
Otis Thayer (as Otis B. Thayer)
Writer
William V. Mong (scenario)
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Updated May 20, 1912

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May 20, 1912 (United States)

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7 cast members
Name Known for
William Duncan
Itze - a Jewish Immigrant Itze - a Jewish Immigrant   See fewer
Winifred Greenwood
Esther - Itze's Sweetheart Esther - Itze's Sweetheart   See fewer
Rex De Rosselli
Itze's Uncle Itze's Uncle   See fewer
Nellie Lake
Itze's Aunt Itze's Aunt   See fewer
Walter McCollough
An Agent of the Jewis Immigrant Society An Agent of the Jewis Immigrant Society   See fewer
Adrienne Kroell
Itze's Cousin Itze's Cousin   See fewer
Edgar G. Wynn
Itze's Cousin (as Edwin Wynn) Itze's Cousin (as Edwin Wynn)   See fewer
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