Won by a Fish

Won by a Fish

1912 · 10 min · ★ 4.0

Papa becomes so miserable over his bad luck as a fisherman, it causes him to reject Harry, his daughter's sweetheart, who tease him about it. The next day he starts out with the hope of better luck, and the young couple sees a chance of getting back at him. Their scheme succeeds to such an extent, that Papa is forced to accept Harry as his future son-in-law.

Directed by Mack Sennett · Written by George Hennessy

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Edward Dillon Harry
Mary Pickford The Woman
Dell Henderson The Woman's Father
Kate Bruce The Maid

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