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How a Housekeeper Lost Her Character

1913-11-01 · Runtime unavailable · Not rated

Comedy

Starring female impersonator Malcolm Scott.

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Directors
Fred Rains
Production companies
Magnet Film Exchange
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

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Malcolm Scott

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