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Curing a Masher

Curing a Masher

A comedy with a moral. the story is humorous and full of spirit.

Genres

Comedy

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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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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

8 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

28 September 1910

Country

United States of America

Cast

Augustus Carney

Augustus Carney

Mr. Pest - the Masher

Clara Williams

Clara Williams

Mrs. Smart

J. Warren Kerrigan

J. Warren Kerrigan

Mrs. Smart's Husband

Franklyn Hall

Franklyn Hall

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