22 April 1912 10 mins
Papa becomes so miserable over his bad luck as a fisherman, it causes him to reject Harry, his daughter's sweetheart, who tease him about it. The next day he starts out with the hope of better luck, and the young couple sees a chance of getting back at him. Their scheme succeeds to such an extent, that Papa is forced to accept Harry as his future son-in-law.
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Edward Dillon as Harry
Mary Pickford as The Woman
Dell Henderson as The Woman's Father
Kate Bruce as The Maid
United States 22 April 1912
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