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  • His Mother-in-Law (1912)
  • Short | Comedy, Short
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His Mother-in-Law (1912)
Short | Comedy, Short

His mother-in-law, whom Jones has never seen, writes her daughter she will visit her for a few days. She encloses photograph of herself. Mrs. Jones takes the photograph from the envelope and replaces it with a comic post card, labeled "His...See moreHis mother-in-law, whom Jones has never seen, writes her daughter she will visit her for a few days. She encloses photograph of herself. Mrs. Jones takes the photograph from the envelope and replaces it with a comic post card, labeled "His Mother-in-Law," advertising a show by that name. Jones reads the letter. He is furious, leaves the house in a "peeve." He meets a bill-poster putting up a one sheet of the play "His Mother-in-Law." In a mix-up with the poster he comes out second best. He goes home and hides behind a screen, ready to give his wife's mother a warm reception. She enters. He beholds a sweet, kindly lady, with whom he at once falls in love. His wife shouts with laughter: "April Fool!" Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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Updated Apr 1, 1912

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Apr 1, 1912 (United States)

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4 cast members
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John Bunny
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Lillian Walker
Mrs. Jones - The Wife Mrs. Jones - The Wife   See fewer
Mary Maurice
The Mother-in-Law The Mother-in-Law   See fewer
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