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Betty Fools Dear Old Dad
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Betty Fools Dear Old Dad

1912-08-22 · 20 min · ★ 10.0

Comedy

Betty and David are lovers, but Betty's Dad prefers Aaron for a son-in-law. Betty spurns him and tries to elope with David.

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Directors
Oscar Eagle
Production companies
Selig Polyscope Company
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Lafe McKeeLafe McKeeBetty's Dad
Gladys WynneBetty
Allen MathesDavid
Douglas LawrenceAaron
Harry Wolff

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