Know Thy Wife

Know Thy Wife

1918 · 13 min · ★ 5.0 · Comedy

Rather than telling his parents, who have another girl picked out for him, Bob brings home his new wife disguised as his friend "Steve."

Directed by Al Christie · Written by Walter Graham

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