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The Work Habit

Aug 21, 1913 · 11m
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Comedy
Drama

PLOT

After a lifetime of hard work, Dad consents to live with his married daughter in the city. The young couple try to make him forget work. Ill at ease under his enforced idleness, he makes a deal with a disabled old street cleaner to keep his job. Finding him out, the young folks give in, and it's "back to the farm" for Dad.

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CAST

Lionel Barrymore
The Father
Claire McDowell
The Daughter in the City
Harry Carey
The Son-in-Law
W. Chrystie Miller
The Street Sweeper
Kate Bruce
The Street Sweeper's Wife
Charles Hill Mailes
The Street Commissioner
Charles West
The City Son
Kathleen Butler
The Mother
Directed by Anthony O'Sullivan

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
Biograph Company
Country
US

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