The Gay Old Bird

The Gay Old Bird
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A maid is forced to take the place of the lady of the house when she is temporarily incapacitated.
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1927-02-26
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Tweet, Tweet, Tweet--It's Twins, Twins, Twins! A Love-Nest Comedy Made For Laughing Out Loud! A Tittering Tonic For All The Gay Little Birdies!
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