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An Engagement of Convenience
An Engagement of Convenience

An Engagement of Convenience

Genres

Comedy

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

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

16 mins

Rating

5/10

Release Date

27 March 1914

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Alma Taylor

Alma Taylor

The Typist

Cyril Morton

Cyril Morton

The Nephew

Harry Royston

Harry Royston

The Boss

Marie de Solla

Marie de Solla

The Aunt

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