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Poor Jake's Demise (1913)

Short | Comedy  -   16 August 1913 (USA)
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Jake's wife fears he has made good his suicide threat after he has caught her making love to the Dude in his own home... See full summary »

Director:

Allen Curtis

Stars:

Max Asher, Daisy Small and Lon Chaney
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Cast

Cast overview:
Max Asher Max Asher ...
Jake Schultz
Daisy Small Daisy Small ...
Mrs. Schultz
Lon Chaney ...
The Dude
Louise Fazenda Louise Fazenda ...
Servant
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Jake's wife fears he has made good his suicide threat after he has caught her making love to the Dude in his own home. During the last minute preparations for Jake's funeral, the mourners are suddenly surprised to find him sitting upright in their midst. Written by Anonymous  

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Plot Keywords:

Farce | Suicide Attempt | Character Name In Title

Genres:

Short | Comedy

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Production Co:

Independent Moving Pictures Co. of America (IMP) See more »
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Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Silent

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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A print of this movie turned up in England in May 2006 See more »