Edgar Takes the Cake

Edgar Takes the Cake

Edgar wasn't the best boy in town; nor the worst.

1920 · 21 min · ★ 9.0 · Comedy

Edgar delivers a cake to his sister's ill friend. The cake arrives safely, but not sound, and Edgar is taken to task for his careless handling of the article.

Directed by Mason N. Litson · Written by Booth Tarkington

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