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Jolts and Jewelry(1917)
Status: Released
Date: 1917-01-15
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Time: 0h 14m
Overview:
Pa Glitters and his daughter are beset upon by Slippery Ike who is intent on separating them from their jewels until Bunco Charley comes to their rescue in fine comic fashion.
Languages: No Language.
Countries:
United States of America
ProductionCompanies:
Vitagraph Company of America
Movie: Jolts and Jewelry
Top 5 Billed Cast
Hughie Mack
Bunco Charley
Jimmy Aubrey
Slippery Ike
Alice Mann
Miss Glitters
Larry Semon
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