Movie: A Proposal Under Difficulties

Top 6 Billed Cast

Augustus Phillips
Augustus Phillips

Bob - Dorothy's Bashful Suitor

William Wadsworth
William Wadsworth

Dick - Dorothy's Other Suitor

Bigelow Cooper
Bigelow Cooper

The Florist

Alice Washburn
Alice Washburn

Jane - the Housemaid

Edna Flugrath
Edna Flugrath

Dorothy - the Daughter of the House

Richard Ridgely
Richard Ridgely

The Chef - the Housemaid's Sweetheart

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    Bob and Dick both secretly love Dorothy but are too timid to propose. Bob rehearses his proposal to Dorothy, accidentally proposing to the maid, who accepts. Dick arrives, leading to a comical standoff. The maid reveals Bob's "proposal" to the chef, who, jealous, bursts in with a knife. Dorothy, finally arriving, clarifies the misunderstanding, and Bob proposes to her, leaving Dick as best man.

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    1912-12-21

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    7

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