45 Minutes from Broadway

45 Minutes from Broadway

45 Minutes from Broadway

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45 Minutes from Broadway

"George M. Cohan's great play and it is Charles Ray' first independent picture. Sure it's bigger and better than all others combined. A story of rubes and wise guys. Don't miss it."

1920

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Comedy

Overview

Kid Burns vicariously enjoys life with his wealthy playboy pal. But complications ensue when Kid falls in love with a girl who just happens to be his friend's housemaid.

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8 members

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Charles Ray

Kid Burns

Charles Ray

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Dorothy Devore

Mary Jane Jenkins

Dorothy Devore

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Eugenie Besserer

Mrs. David Dean

Eugenie Besserer

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Donald MacDonald

Tom Bennett

Donald MacDonald

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Harry Myers

Daniel Cronin

Harry Myers

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William Courtright

Andy Gray

William Courtright

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Hazel Howell

Flora Dora Dean

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May Foster

Mrs. Purdy

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