The Book Agent's Romance

The Book Agent's Romance

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The Book Agent's Romance

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Overview

The book agent meets the daughter of a capitalist on a street car when she accidentally ties her shoelace to his. A few days later the girl's father advertises for a butler. A gang of crooks send one of their number to apply for the position. He is accepted. The capitalist gives his wife the choice between a trip abroad and a pearl necklace.

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5 members

Directing

Gilbert M. Anderson

The Book Agent

Gilbert M. Anderson

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Lee Willard

The Capitalist

Lee Willard

Acting

Eva McKenzie

The Capitalist's Wife

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Ruth Saville

The Capitalist's Daughter

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Lloyd Bacon

The Butler

Lloyd Bacon

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