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Curing a Masher

1910-09-28 · 8 min · ★ 8.0

Comedy

Mr. Pest is a certain type of nuisance with whom you are all more or less familiar. A silly egotist with an exaggerated notion of his own importance, be believes that every woman he meets will fall an easy victim to his charms.

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Directors
Gilbert M. Anderson
Production companies
The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Augustus CarneyAugustus CarneyMr. Pest - the Masher
Clara WilliamsClara WilliamsMrs. Smart
J. Warren KerriganJ. Warren KerriganMrs. Smart's Husband
Franklyn HallFranklyn Hall

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