Movie: Curing a Masher

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Augustus Carney
Augustus Carney

Mr. Pest - the Masher

Clara Williams
Clara Williams

Mrs. Smart

J. Warren Kerrigan
J. Warren Kerrigan

Mrs. Smart's Husband

Franklyn Hall
Franklyn Hall

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    Mr. Pest is a certain type of nuisance with whom you are all more or less familiar. A silly egotist with an exaggerated notion of his own importance, be believes that every woman he meets will fall an easy victim to his charms.

  • Release Date

    1910-09-28

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    A comedy with a moral. the story is humorous and full of spirit.

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    Comedy

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