
Three Boiled Down Fables
1914-11-11 · 26 min · ★ 9.0
#1: The Household Comedian; #2: Why Essie's Friends Got the Fresh Air; #3: The Prevailing Craze.
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- Directors
- George Ade
- Production companies
- The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Harry DunkinsonHusband, Episode #1, The Household Comedian
Gerda HolmesWife, Episode #1, The Household Comedian
Leo WhiteEssie's Friend, Episode #2
Wallace BeerySpeeding Driver, Episode #3, The Prevailing Craze
Charlotte MineauPassenger, Episode #3, The Prevailing CrazeTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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