Making a Convert
1914-09-15 · 13 min · Not rated
A short public service film warning people in New Jersey to stay out of the way of oncoming streetcars. The message is framed in a cute romantic comedy.
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- Directors
- John H. Collins
- Production companies
- Edison Studios
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Andy ClarkJimmie
Elsie MacLeodRuth
Cora WilliamsRuth's Mother
Julian ReedSafety Committee HeadTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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