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Why Mr. Nation Wants a Divorce

1901-03-09 · 2 min · ★ 5.2

Comedy

The scene opens in the bedroom of Mr. Nation, husband of the famous Carrie Nation, the “Kansas Saloon Smasher”. Mr. Nation suddenly arises from the bed and picks up a crying infant from the cradle, and walks it up and down the floor. He suddenly steps upon a tack, becomes infuriated, and throws the baby back into the cradle…

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Edwin S. Porter
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Edison Manufacturing Company
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United States of America
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