The Cruise of the Make-Believes is a 1918 American silent drama film starring Lila Lee in her first motion picture.

Gilbert Byfield, a wealthy youth who is writing a book, lives nearby in a cheap room.

He becomes acquainted with Bessie and together they sail on many imaginary voyages on an improvised yacht in her back yard.

Gilbert gives her father permission to take Bessie to his estate in the country for a month's vacation.

Daniel Meggison invites his slum friends and drinks to his heart's content while Bessie entertains dozens of urchins.