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A Desert Dilemma

1917-06-23 · 15 min · Not rated

Comedy

Stuck in the desert ZaSu pratfalls her way out.

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Directors
William Beaudine
Production companies
Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Zasu PittsZasu Pitts
Milburn MoranteMilburn Morante

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