
Poor Jake's Demise
1913-08-16 · 10 min · Not rated
Jake's wife fears he has made good his suicide threat after he has caught her making love to the Dude in his own home. During the last minute preparations for Jake's funeral, the mourners are suddenly surprised to find him sitting upright in their midst.
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- Directors
- Allen Curtis
- Production companies
- Independent Moving Pictures Co. of America (IMP)
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Max AsherJake Schultz
Lon ChaneyThe Dude
Louise FazendaServantTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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