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Don't Weaken!
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Don't Weaken!

1920-09-05 · 20 min · ★ 6.3

Comedy

A dancing instructor gets involved with a newly rich family.

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Directors
Malcolm St. Clair
Production companies
Mack Sennett Comedies
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ford SterlingFord SterlingProfessor Yonson - the Dancing Master
James FinlaysonJames FinlaysonLightfingered Luke - Professor Yonson's Assistant
Charles MurrayCharles MurrayFrank Reilly
Fanny KellyFanny KellyReilly's Wife
Harriet HammondHarriet HammondReilly's Daughter
Joseph BelmontJoseph BelmontReilly's Daughter's Beau
Billy ArmstrongBilly ArmstrongThe Pianist (uncredited)
Lige ConleyLige ConleyReilly's Poker Pal (uncredited)
Al CookeAl CookeThe Butler (uncredited)
Virginia FoxVirginia FoxDance Pupil (uncredited)
Eddie GribbonEddie GribbonDance Pupil (uncredited)
Patrick KellyThe Timekeeper (uncredited)
Gordon LewisDance Pupil (uncredited)
Charlotte MineauCharlotte MineauParty Guest (uncredited)
Kalla PashaKalla PashaDance Pupil (uncredited)
John RandJohn RandThe Cop (uncredited)
Tiny WardTiny WardReilly's Poker Pal (uncredited)

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