The film begins with Ben Turpin looking for some food. He's a hobo and is resorting to trying to steal food from a baby. That 'baby' is actually four year-old midget, Billy Barty. After spending some time in the park mooching, the film changes locales--to a beauty salon.
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Ben Turpin as Benjamin Turps
Leslie Goodwins Director
United States 29 April 1928
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