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While Father Telephoned

Dec 5, 1915
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Comedy

PLOT

Marlin takes his daughter, Ethel, to the seashore in hopes that she will annex a rich husband. The father meets Bill, who looks like "ready money." Marlin introduces the young man to Ethel. The girl promptly takes a dislike to the man. The following day Don saves Ethel from drowning. Bill, who witnessed the incident, feared to go to the rescue because he might ruin his clothes. Ethel and Don fall in love with each other. Bill later asks Marlin for Ethel's hand. The father consents. Ethel stormily declares she will not marry him.

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CAST

John E. Brennan
Mr. Marlin
Ruth Roland
Ethel Marlin - the Daughter
George Larkin
Don - Ethel's Sweetheart
Directed by Pat Hartigan

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Released
Original language
EN
Budget
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Revenue
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Production
Kalem Company
Country
US
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