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How Things Do Develop
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How Things Do Develop

1914-05-01 · 7 min · Not rated

Comedy

A professor takes daughter's suitor's camera by mistake.

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Directors
Hay Plumb
Production companies
Hepworth
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Chrissie WhiteChrissie WhiteThe Fiancée
Ruby BelascoThe Professor's Wife

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