The Champion
A horse racing comedy in which Mabel Normand plays the part of the driver after her lover has been bound and hidden away by the villain and his tools.
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The Champion
1913
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The Widow's Kids
Duration: 0 h 6 m | 1913
In spite of their oversupply of energy, their Pa-to-be just doted on the kids. The fascinating traveling salesman, who won away their fickle Ma, did not, but through the widow's deception, the kids won the parent of their hearts.
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1913
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Hats Off
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The Beauty Shoppers
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