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A Joke on Jane

A Joke on Jane

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A Joke on Jane

1914

0h 13m

7.0(2 votes)

Comedy

Overview

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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Cast & crew

8 featured cast members

Starring

Margarita Fischer

Margarita Fischer

Jane Rich

Harry A. Pollard

Harry A. Pollard

Joseph Rich

Frank Cooley

The Slugger

Kathie Fischer

Bobby Wise

Perry Banks

Pete - the Porch Climber

Fred Gamble

Fred Gamble

The Policeman

Joe Harris

Thomas Wise (as Joseph Harris)

Mary Scott

Betty Wise

Creative team

Directed by: Harry A. Pollard
Written by: J. Edward Hungerford

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