His Sister's Children

His Sister's Children

His Sister's Children

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His Sister's Children

1911

0h 15m

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Comedy

Overview

Harry Burton's sister and her husband are suddenly called away for a few days on business and telegraph him to come to their home and take care of their two little boys, "Toddie and Budge." He at once complies, and is soon with the children, assuming his duties as "governor." Helen Manton, stopping in the same town, thinks a great deal of Harry Burton, and naturally he of her.

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Dolores Costello

Buster aka Budge

Dolores Costello

Acting

Helene Costello

Boxer aka Toodle

Helene Costello

Acting

John Bunny

Unknown Role

John Bunny

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Maurice Costello

Harry Burton - the Children's Uncle

Maurice Costello

Acting

Rose Tapley

Helen Manton - Harry's Sweetheart

Rose Tapley

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Tefft Johnson

Harry's Sister's Husband

Tefft Johnson

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Evelyn Dumo

Harry's Sister

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