An Affair of Hearts
1910-05-19 · 9 min · ★ 2.5
Two eccentric Frenchmen argue for the hand of an eligible American girl, who finally discouraged both of them by introducing her betrothed.
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- Directors
- Frank Powell
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- Biograph Company
- Countries
- United States of America
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- Released
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Billy QuirkMonsieur Borni
Mack SennettMonsieur Renay
Florence BarkerThe Woman
Francis J. GrandonThe Woman's Husband
Marion LeonardYoung Woman
Mary PickfordExtra
Jack PickfordBoy
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