The Wire Pullers

The Wire Pullers

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The Wire Pullers

1916

0h 20m

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Comedy

Drama

Overview

A group of soldiers who, while attempting to pull barbed wire, face a series of comedic mishaps and unexpected consequences, ultimately resulting in a chaotic and humorous situation.

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5 members

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Jack Holt

Mr. Page

Jack Holt

Acting

Herbert Rawlinson

Hamilton Craig

Herbert Rawlinson

Acting

Yona Landowska

Mrs. Page

Yona Landowska

Acting

Agnes Vernon

Joan

Agnes Vernon

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Mina Cunard

Unknown Role

Mina Cunard

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