在这部Willy Prefers Liberty to Wealth短片/喜剧片中,
Willy, a little street singer and his faithful dog Medor, are lunching before going to work. The child takes his guitar, his old hat and with his dog, starts out for a day's work. He sings and plays before a café, while Medor dances. The sight pleases the spectators and the pennies fall heavily into the old hat. The pretty scene has attracted the attention of Mr. and Mrs. Deval, who are very rich and childless, and they decide to adopt him. Willy accepts, but not without certain reluctance. At his new home he is presented to all the servants, who smile at him scornfully. Willy marvels at all the luxuries around him, for all his old clothes are replaced by new ones and he cannot recognize himself. He even feels somewhat embarrassed. At the table Willy is scolded because he has no manners and they also prohibit the dog coming into the dining room. Willy cannot stand this any longer and gets into a frightful temper, but they calm him the best they can. Daring the night, he cannot sleep ...
