Wanted... a Grandmother

Wanted... a Grandmother

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Wanted... a Grandmother

1912

0h 12m

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Drama

Overview

Kitty Mallory, the young actress, finds herself in straightened circumstances. Looking for the immediate dollar, she sees an "ad" in the newspaper, for an elderly lady as companion to a little invalid boy. She answers it and receives a favorable reply. She makes herself up to fit the requirements and is selected for the position from a number of applicants.

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Acting

Maurice Costello

Mr. Hale

Maurice Costello

Acting

Florence Turner

Kitty Mallory

Florence Turner

Acting

Helene Costello

Phillip - Hale's Invalid Son

Helene Costello

Acting

Norma Talmadge

Unknown Role

Norma Talmadge

Acting

Dolores Costello

Unknown Role

Dolores Costello

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