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My Boy (1921) is a touching silent drama-comedy that marked one of the earliest starring roles for child actor Jackie Coogan, fresh off his breakthrough in Charlie Chaplin’s The Kid. Directed by Victor Heerman and Albert Austin, the film showcases Coogan’s remarkable ability to blend pathos with humor, capturing the hearts of audiences during the silent era.

The story centers on a recently orphaned immigrant boy, played by Coogan, who arrives alone at Ellis Island in New York. With no family to claim him and facing the threat of being sent to an orphanage, the boy escapes into the bustling city. Through a series of heartfelt and humorous encounters, he eventually finds kindness in an elderly woman, played by Claude Gillingwater, who offers him both shelter and a sense of belonging.

My Boy is a poignant exploration of childhood resilience, loneliness, and the search for love and security in an unfamiliar world. Bolstered by Coogan’s expressive performance and a sincere emotional core, the film remains a notable example of early 20th-century cinema’s ability to convey deep sentiment without spoken words.