Secrets of a Beauty Parlor(1917)
Niagara Breaks Loose in a Skyscraper and 100 Tons of Wild Water Crash 8 Stories from Roof to Cellar.
Short comedy
Movie: Secrets of a Beauty Parlor
Top 10 Billed Cast
Lady Platt's Niece
The Niece's Boyfriend
Lady Platt
Customer With Toupee
Beauty Parlor Worker
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