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A Joke on Jane
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A Joke on Jane

1914-07-14 · 13 min · ★ 7.0

Comedy

The roots of modern television situatuation comedy can be seen in this Beauty brand film. As American grew the Beauty brand was developed to feature actress Margarita Fisher. Her husband, Haryy Pollard, directed the Beauty films and occasionally acted in them. He plays the husband in this one.

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Directors
Harry A. Pollard
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Margarita FischerMargarita FischerJane Rich
Harry A. PollardHarry A. PollardJoseph Rich
Frank CooleyThe Slugger
Kathie FischerBobby Wise
Perry BanksPete - the Porch Climber
Fred GambleFred GambleThe Policeman
Joe HarrisThomas Wise (as Joseph Harris)
Mary ScottBetty Wise

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