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  • Half a Million (1915)
  • Short | Comedy, Short
Half a Million (1915)
Short | Comedy, Short

Mr. and Mrs. O'Malley inherit three million dollars. Mrs. O'Malley devotes all her time to temperance issues. Mr. O'Malley decides to hang around burlesque shows and becomes infatuated with Carrie, an actress. Unbeknownst to him, ...See moreMr. and Mrs. O'Malley inherit three million dollars. Mrs. O'Malley devotes all her time to temperance issues. Mr. O'Malley decides to hang around burlesque shows and becomes infatuated with Carrie, an actress. Unbeknownst to him, O'Malley's son John is also infatuated with Carrie. Carrie jokingly tells John that the man she marries must have at least half a million dollars. John discovers his father and Carrie together in a café. Mrs. O'Malley arrives with her temperance friends, so John and his father hide. John then places a blank check in front of his father and tells him to sign it for half a million, or else he will tell his mother what is going on. Mr. O'Malley submits, and John wins Carrie. Written by scsu1975 See less
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Director
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Daniel Ellis (story) | Edwin McKim (scenario)
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Updated Nov 9, 1915

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Nov 9, 1915 (United States)

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4 cast members
Name Known for
Davy Don
Mr. O'Malley (as D.L. Don) Mr. O'Malley (as D.L. Don)   See fewer
Eleanor Blanchard
Mrs. O'Malley Mrs. O'Malley   See fewer
Jack Delson
John O'Malley John O'Malley   See fewer
Carrie Reynolds
Carrie - the Burlesque Queen Carrie - the Burlesque Queen   See fewer
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