A Day Off

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A Day Off

1912

0h 11m

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Comedy

Overview

Con Ology and Hi Flyer, two henpecked husbands, hit upon a plan whereby they can escape from their domineering spouses for a day in order to enjoy the company of two chorus girl affinities.

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6 featured cast members

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John Lancaster

Con Ology

Patrick Carson

Hi Flyer

Louise Reming Barnes

Mrs. Ology

Mabel Carson

Mrs. Flyer

Mayme Gardner

Miss Swift

Pansy Cronan

Miss Speed

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Directed by: Chauncy D. Herbert
Written by: Chauncy D. Herbert

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