A Proposal Under Difficulties
1912-12-21 · 10 min · ★ 7.0
Bob and Dick both secretly love Dorothy but are too timid to propose. Bob rehearses his proposal to Dorothy, accidentally proposing to the maid, who accepts. Dick arrives, leading to a comical standoff. The maid reveals Bob's "proposal" to the chef, who, jealous, bursts in with a knife. Dorothy, finally arriving, clarifies the misunderstanding, and Bob proposes to her, leaving Dick as best man.
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- C.J. Williams
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- Edison Studios
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- United States of America
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Augustus PhillipsBob - Dorothy's Bashful Suitor
William WadsworthDick - Dorothy's Other Suitor
Bigelow CooperThe Florist
Alice WashburnJane - the HousemaidTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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