Dad's Choice

Dad's Choice

1928 · 22 min · ★ 7.3 · Romance, Comedy

Eddie wants to marry a girl, but her father is strongly opposed to it. For her sake, she convinces him to at least meet Eddie.

Directed by J.A. Howe · Written by Thomas J. Crizer

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