Oliver Twist (1922)

In the bleak landscape of a workhouse, a destitute woman gives birth to a boy, only to meet her untimely end. This orphaned infant, christened Oliver Twist by the stern beadle Mr. Bumble, embarks on a life teetering on the precipice of despair and hope. At the tender age of nine, Oliver's audacious plea for more sustenance earns him a punishing apprenticeship with the stone-hearted undertaker, Mr. Sowerberry. Bullied and tormented, Oliver makes a daring escape, setting him on a path to the dark underbelly of London. On this tumultuous journey, he crosses paths with the Artful Dodger, a nimble-fingered pickpocket who introduces Oliver to the wily Fagin, the puppet master of a gang of juvenile thieves. Despite attempts to draw Oliver into their shadowy trade, the boy's innocence shines through when a botched pickpocketing effort leaves him in the care of the affluent Mr. Brownlow. Touched by Oliver's purity, Mr. Brownlow takes him under his protective wing, offering him a glimmer of the life he's never known. However, the tendrils of his past refuse to let go. Snatched back into the world of crime by the ruthless Bill Sikes and his accomplice Nancy, Oliver finds himself ensnared in a dangerous burglary. His escape leads him back into the arms of Mr. Brownlow, but danger lurks in the shadows as Nancy's betrayal incites a deadly consequence. As the law descends upon Fagin's den, Bill meets a fatal end, and Fagin is apprehended. Amidst the chaos, a shocking revelation emerges. Monks, Fagin's associate, unveils that he shares a bloodline with Oliver, and the boy's lineage holds secrets that could alter his destiny. This gripping tale of survival, secrets, and redemption weaves a narrative that explores the dichotomy between the harsh realities of life and the enduring spirit of a child caught in its merciless grip.

Oliver Twist is a drama movie featuring Jackie Coogan and directed by Frank Lloyd.

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