How Men Propose

How Men Propose

THREE MEN, ONE QUESTION

1913 · 6 min · ★ 5.5 · Comedy, Romance

Three men in succession propose marriage to Grace Darling; she accepts all! Since they are roommates, the three discover their problem in short order; when they return for an explanation, they're in for a surprise.

Directed by Lois Weber

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