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Be a Little Sport

Be a Little Sport

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Be a Little Sport

"$100,000 to Get Married! What a Tempting Offer! But it led to the funniest series of matrimonial complications that ever harassed a lovesick youth and a good-natured maiden."

1919

0h 50m

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Comedy

Overview

Gerald Faulkner, a young tin-can salesman, has fallen for sexy chorus girl Carlotta La Mere. One day Gerald's wealthy uncle Dunley makes him an offer: if he gets married by the following Saturday, Dunley will give him $100,000. Gerald rushes to propose to Carlotta, who agrees. However, the day before the wedding she asks for a postponement. Complications ensue.

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6 featured cast members

Starring

Albert Ray

Albert Ray

Gerald Faulkner

Elinor Fair

Elinor Fair

Norma Martin

Lule Warrenton

Lule Warrenton

Matilda Faulkner

George Hernandez

George Hernandez

Dunley Faulkner

Leota Lorraine

Leota Lorraine

Carlotta La Mere

Eugene Pallette

Eugene Pallette

Dick Nevins

Creative team

Directed by: Scott R. Dunlap
Written by: Hale Merriman
Joseph Anthony Roach

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