The House of Terrible Scandals

The House of Terrible Scandals

1917 · 21 min · Comedy

Henry Lehrman and Billie Ritchie, as the result of a gay night, are visited by a joint nightmare which shows them the horrors of their present life.

Directed by Henry Lehrman · Written by Henry Lehrman

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Henry Lehrman Dreamer 2/ Best man
Billie Ritchie Dreamer 1/ Groom
Dot Farley Bride's mother/ Soup slurper
Gertrude Selby Bride
Bert Roach
Sidney Smith

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