
The Soft Boiled Yegg
1920-11-14 · 20 min · Not rated
Silent comedy short starring Chester Conklin and directed by Harry Edwards
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- Directors
- Harry Edwards
- Production companies
- Special Pictures Corporation
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Chester Conklin
Thelma Hill
Kathleen Myers
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