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A Problem in Reduction

Feb 3, 1912 · 20m
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Comedy

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Mrs. Smartly thinks she is too fleshy and decides to take a course of treatment. She consults her maid, who recommends a beauty doctor, and the doctor in return recommends a course of exercises and appliances. She follows it regularly, but she still grows fatter and fatter until, disgusted, she gives up these fads and fancies and goes back to a normal state

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CAST

Helen Gardner
Mrs. Smartly - a Woman Who Wants to Reduce
Rolinda Bainbridge
A Beautician
Lawrence Grattan
Mr. Smartly - the Woman's Husband

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Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
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Production
Vitagraph Company of America
Country
US

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