"or, How Betty Outwitted Her Father" 20 August 1911 Comedy 9 mins
A frustrated, protective father tries to stop his secretaries from falling in love with his charming daughter, Betty. He hires two secretaries— only for them to be in on the practical jokes Betty plays on her father.
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John Bunny as Harding - The Father
Mabel Normand as Betty Harding
Ralph Ince as Ralph - The Successful Suitor
Ralph Ince Director
Troublesome Secretaries Trailer
United States 20 August 1911
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