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An Engagement of Convenience
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An Engagement of Convenience

1914-03-27 · 16 min · ★ 6.0

Comedy

A man fakes an engagement to a typist to please his rich aunt.

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Directors
Hay Plumb
Production companies
Hepworth, BFI
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

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Alma TaylorAlma TaylorThe Typist
Cyril MortonThe Nephew
Harry RoystonThe Boss
Marie de SollaThe Aunt

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