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The De-feet of Father
Also known as {The Defeat of Father}
(1914) United States of America
B&W : Two reels
Directed by Allen Curtis

Cast: Louise Fazenda [Tootsie], William Franey (Billy Franey) [Foots], Sam Kaufman [Old Man Clod], Gale Henry [Trickie Tread], Milburn Moranti (Milburn Morante) [Trickie’s husband]

The Universal Film Manufacturing Company, Incorporated, production; distributed by The Universal Film Manufacturing Company, Incorporated [Joker Comedies]. / Released 14 November 1914. / Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format.

Comedy.

Survival status: (unknown)

Current rights holder: Public domain [USA].

Listing updated: 18 August 2018.

References: Website-IMDb.