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Tis an Ill Wind That Blows No Good

1909•10m•2.5/10
Drama

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2.5/10(1)

Out-of-work, Tim steals a sandwich, then knocks out the policeman who chases him. He changes into the policeman's uniform, and is approached by a wife who needs help with her drunken husband.

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Production

American Mutoscope and Biograph Company

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Herbert Prior

Herbert Prior

Tim Noonan

Florence Lawrence

Florence Lawrence

Mary Flinn

Arthur V. Johnson

Arthur V. Johnson

Policeman

Marion Leonard

Marion Leonard

Landlady

Charles Inslee

Charles Inslee

Husband

Anthony O'Sullivan

actory Superintendent / In Police Station

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