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The Fable of Elvira and Farina and the Meal Ticket

The Fable of Elvira and Farina and the Meal Ticket

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The Fable of Elvira and Farina and the Meal Ticket is a 1915 silent film directed by Richard Foster Baker. Gloria Swanson made her first credited appearance in this film as Farina.

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Budget

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

29 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

03 February 1915

Country

United States of America

Cast

Lillian Drew

Lillian Drew

Elvira

Gloria Swanson

Gloria Swanson

Farina, Elvira's Daughter

Rapley Holmes

Rapley Holmes

The Meal Ticket

Gerda Holmes

Gerda Holmes

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