A Joke on Jane
1914 · 13 min · ★ 7.0 · Comedy
The roots of modern television situatuation comedy can be seen in this Beauty brand film. As American grew the Beauty brand was developed to feature actress Margarita Fisher. Her husband, Haryy Pollard, directed the Beauty films and occasionally acted in them. He plays the husband in this one.
Directed by Harry A. Pollard · Written by J. Edward Hungerford
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Margarita Fischer Jane Rich -
Harry A. Pollard Joseph Rich - F Frank Cooley The Slugger
- K Kathie Fischer Bobby Wise
- P Perry Banks Pete - the Porch Climber
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Fred Gamble The Policeman - J Joe Harris Thomas Wise (as Joseph Harris)
- M Mary Scott Betty Wise
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