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It's No Laughing Matter

It's No Laughing Matter

1915•48m
ComedyDrama

The story of a ruddy-cheeked rural postman who dabbles in poetry-writing on the side. He utilizes his hobby to spread a bit of sunshine throughout the village, at one point reuniting a long-estranged family.

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Production

Hobart Bosworth Productions

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Macklyn Arbuckle

Macklyn Arbuckle

Hi Judd

Cora Drew

Cora Drew

Mrs. Judd

Myrtle Stedman

Myrtle Stedman

Bess Judd

Adele Farrington

Adele Farrington

Widow Wilkins

Frank Elliott

Frank Elliott

Sam

Charles Marriott

Jim Skinner

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