The Man in Hobbles

The Man in Hobbles

The Man in Hobbles

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The Man in Hobbles

""Should a girl give up being her mother's daughter to be a man's wife?""

1928

1h 0m

8.0(1 votes)

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Comedy

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Overview

Small-town photographer Joe Coleman marries Ann Harris quickly, only to find himself financially supporting her entire lazy family. After moving to New York to work and escape his burdensome in-laws, Joe must finally put his foot down when the whole family follows them.

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8 featured cast members

Starring

John Harron

John Harron

Joe Coleman

Lila Lee

Lila Lee

Ann Harris

Lucien Littlefield

Lucien Littlefield

Pa Harris

Edward Nugent

Edward Nugent

Jake Harris

Vivien Oakland

Vivien Oakland

Mrs. Maynard

Sunshine Hart

Sunshine Hart

Ma Harris

Betty Westmore

Gertie Harris

William Anderson

Elmer Harris

Creative team

Directed by: George Archainbaud
Written by: Peter B. Kyne
Frederic Hatton
Produced by: John M. Stahl

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