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  • While Father Telephoned (1913)
  • Short | Short, Comedy
While Father Telephoned (1913)
Short | Short, Comedy
Marlin takes his daughter, Ethel, to the seashore in hopes that she will annex a rich husband. The father meets Bill, who looks like "ready money." Marlin introduces the young man to Ethel. The girl promptly takes a dislike to the man. The...See moreMarlin takes his daughter, Ethel, to the seashore in hopes that she will annex a rich husband. The father meets Bill, who looks like "ready money." Marlin introduces the young man to Ethel. The girl promptly takes a dislike to the man. The following day Don saves Ethel from drowning. Bill, who witnessed the incident, feared to go to the rescue because he might ruin his clothes. Ethel and Don fall in love with each other. Bill later asks Marlin for Ethel's hand. The father consents. Ethel stormily declares she will not marry him. To prevent her from seeing Don, Marlin locks her in her room. Ethel calls to Don through the window and he comes to the rescue. Marlin enters a telephone booth to phone for a minister. Don nails the door, The minister promises to come to the hotel at once. Upon his arrival, Don, on the impulse of the moment, asks Ethel to be his wife. She consents, Marlin tries in vain to get out of his prison. Bill comes to the man's assistance and smashes the booth. Both rush to Ethel's room. They arrive just too late. Ethel and Don have just been married. Marlin storms and rages until the humor of the situation dawns upon him. Embracing his son-in-law and daughter, he laughingly forgives them. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Director
Pat Hartigan
Writer
T. Hayes Hunter
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Updated Dec 5, 1913
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Dec 5, 1913 (United States)

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John E. Brennan's primary photo
John E. Brennan
Mr. Marlin Mr. Marlin   See fewer
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Ruth Roland
Ethel Marlin - the Daughter Ethel Marlin - the Daughter   See fewer
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George Larkin
Don - Ethel's Sweetheart Don - Ethel's Sweetheart   See fewer
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