Mitzi Green was one of the first child actors to gain prominence when movies started to talk!! She first gained attention with her startling impersonations of stars of the day (Moran and Mack, Maurice Chevalier). She was also the first child to be given a contract by Paramount, who really showcased all her talents. She was Becky Thatcher in Jackie Coogan's "Tom Sawyer" and also starred with Clara Bow (where she did an incisive impersonation of Bow singing "Rarin' to Go") in "Love Among the Millionaires". She was also great fun in "Dude Ranch" where she was part of a troupe of ham actors held over on a ranch to entertain the guests. Perhaps she is best remembered for teaming up with Jackie Searl in a couple of riotous romps - "Finn and Hattie", which depicted Americans in Europe and "Newly Rich" (the title was changed to "Forbidden Adventure" after release) about the then current fad of child stars. The story was based on a book by, of all people, Sinclair Lewis, who had written "Elmer Gantry" and the film is worth seeing just to see Edna Mae Oliver as a gas station proprietor!!!!
Bessie Tait (Edna Mae Oliver) is proprietor of the Y Wurry Garage - her little daughter Daisy (Mitzi Green) looks after the cars. When former playmate Mickey (Jackie Searl) and his mother Maggie (Louise Fazenda is excellent) stop by they realise he is now Tiny Tim Tiffany - the most popular child star in Hollywood. After the visit (and learning that Tiny Tim earns $4,000 a week) Bessie is determined that Daisy should be in pictures as well!!!
After "crashing" the movies "Delicia" captures the public's fancy and she becomes a big star with all the responsibilities and none of the pleasures. She yearns to be a regular kid and play with the neighbour- hood children. Bessie, however, is fitting into the luxurious life style very well. After rebelling against Daisy's new movie "Poor Little Poor Girl" ("why can't she ever be a King or a Queen") Bessie announces that she is taking Daisy to Europe to meet the Crown Prince Max (Bruce Line). Who should they meet over there but Maggie and Mickey - there is now a contest to see who meets the Crown Prince first. Daisy does, but mistakes him for a bellboy - the little prince who is tired of duty is more than willing for an adventure.
This is just an excellent film and definitely proves that movie brats have more fun. Jackie Searl is a standout as the snotty little "Tiny Tim" Tiffany - ""I'm Tiny Tim Tiffany and my public adores me!!!".
The "forbidden adventure" happens when the little King decides to abdicate and runs away with Daisy and Mickey. After a big fight with a street gang they are invited to join up and with Daisy's $10 they all have a wonderful day. By nightime there is suspense - a pair of street villains recognise Tiny Tim, when they see a billboard offering $25,000 reward (Daisy left a note so all the parents are frantic and hastily rethinking their values) - determine to seize him. Things look pretty grim but Max escapes and summons the street gang (with a special call) and there is a big fight to bring the "baddies" to justice.
This is a hugely recommended film in the same spirit as "Emil and the Detectives" and for Edna Mae Oliver alone deserves 10 out of 10.
Bessie Tait (Edna Mae Oliver) is proprietor of the Y Wurry Garage - her little daughter Daisy (Mitzi Green) looks after the cars. When former playmate Mickey (Jackie Searl) and his mother Maggie (Louise Fazenda is excellent) stop by they realise he is now Tiny Tim Tiffany - the most popular child star in Hollywood. After the visit (and learning that Tiny Tim earns $4,000 a week) Bessie is determined that Daisy should be in pictures as well!!!
After "crashing" the movies "Delicia" captures the public's fancy and she becomes a big star with all the responsibilities and none of the pleasures. She yearns to be a regular kid and play with the neighbour- hood children. Bessie, however, is fitting into the luxurious life style very well. After rebelling against Daisy's new movie "Poor Little Poor Girl" ("why can't she ever be a King or a Queen") Bessie announces that she is taking Daisy to Europe to meet the Crown Prince Max (Bruce Line). Who should they meet over there but Maggie and Mickey - there is now a contest to see who meets the Crown Prince first. Daisy does, but mistakes him for a bellboy - the little prince who is tired of duty is more than willing for an adventure.
This is just an excellent film and definitely proves that movie brats have more fun. Jackie Searl is a standout as the snotty little "Tiny Tim" Tiffany - ""I'm Tiny Tim Tiffany and my public adores me!!!".
The "forbidden adventure" happens when the little King decides to abdicate and runs away with Daisy and Mickey. After a big fight with a street gang they are invited to join up and with Daisy's $10 they all have a wonderful day. By nightime there is suspense - a pair of street villains recognise Tiny Tim, when they see a billboard offering $25,000 reward (Daisy left a note so all the parents are frantic and hastily rethinking their values) - determine to seize him. Things look pretty grim but Max escapes and summons the street gang (with a special call) and there is a big fight to bring the "baddies" to justice.
This is a hugely recommended film in the same spirit as "Emil and the Detectives" and for Edna Mae Oliver alone deserves 10 out of 10.