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A Proposal Under Difficulties

1912•10m
RomanceComedy

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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Production

Edison Studios

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

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

Dorothy - the Daughter of the House

Richard Ridgely

The Chef - the Housemaid's Sweetheart

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