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Troublesome Secretaries
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Troublesome Secretaries

1911-08-20 · 9 min · ★ 4.8

Comedy

A frustrated, protective father tries to stop his secretaries from falling in love with his charming daughter, Betty. He hires two secretaries— only for them to be in on the practical jokes Betty plays on her father.

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Directors
Ralph Ince
Production companies
Vitagraph Company of America
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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John BunnyJohn BunnyHarding - The Father
Mabel NormandMabel NormandBetty Harding
Ralph InceRalph InceRalph - The Successful Suitor
Alec B. FrancisAlec B. Francis
James MorrisonJames Morrison

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