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Maurice Costello
Maurice Costello

Howard Hanson

Clara Kimball Young
Clara Kimball Young

Beth Ward, A Passionate Fan of Howard Hanson's

Mary Maurice
Mary Maurice

Mrs. Ward - Beth's Mother

Charles Eldridge
Charles Eldridge

Mr. Ward - Beth's Father

James Morrison
James Morrison

Beth's Sweetheart

George Cooper
George Cooper

Howard's Room-Mate

Alice Lake
Alice Lake

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    A short comedy about a girl (played by Clara Kimball Young) who is in love with a movie star (Maurice Costello) and who follows him everywhere. Her parents want to teach her ​​a lesson, and invite the actor to their home.

  • Release Date

    1912-05-31

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