""Should a girl give up being her mother's daughter to be a man's wife?"" 20 February 1928 Adventure, Comedy, Romance 60 mins
Small-town photographer Joe Coleman marries Ann Harris quickly, only to find himself financially supporting her entire lazy family. After moving to New York to work and escape his burdensome in-laws, Joe must finally put his foot down when the whole family follows them.
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John Harron as Joe Coleman
Lila Lee as Ann Harris
Lucien Littlefield as Pa Harris
Edward Nugent as Jake Harris
Vivien Oakland as Mrs. Maynard
Sunshine Hart as Ma Harris
William Anderson as Elmer Harris
George Archainbaud Director
John M. Stahl Producer
Harry Jackson Director of Photography
Desmond O'Brien Editor
Hervey Libbert Art Direction
Peter B. Kyne Story
Jack Natteford Adaptation
United States 20 February 1928
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