The Crime of Carelessness

The Crime of Carelessness

NR 1912 · 14 min · ★ 5.8 · Drama

Edison short about a happy couple about to be married, but the guy's carelessness at their workplace leads to tragedy.

Directed by Harold M. Shaw · Written by James Oppenheim

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