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1 form y separately published work icon Smiley Gets a Gun Anthony Kimmins , Rex Rienits , ( dir. Anthony Kimmins ) Canberra : Canberra Films , 1958 Z1367275 1958 single work film/TV children's

When Smiley lets it be known that he desperately wants to own a rifle, Sergeant Flaxman promises him one if he can prove himself a responsible citizen by helping others and keeping out of trouble. The sergeant keeps score of Smiley's deeds and misdeeds by marking 'nicks' on a tree outside his father's blacksmith shop. Trouble starts brewing, however, when Smiley's father makes a bet that the boy will not be able to earn the eight nicks required to get his gun. In one of his 'misadventures,' Smiley is suspected of stealing a cache of gold and becomes a fugitive from justice after running away in shame. When the real thief is later caught, Smiley is rewarded with a .22 calibre rifle.

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