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Father’s Bright Idea
(1917) United States of America
B&W : One reel
Directed by Horace Davey

Cast: Betty Compson, Neal Burns, George B. French, Stella Adams, Ethel Lynne

Christie Film Company, Incorporated, production. / Produced by Al Christie. Scenario by Neal Burns. / Released 30 April 1917. / Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format.

Comedy.

Survival status: (unknown)

Current rights holder: Public domain [USA].

Listing updated: 13 August 2018.

References: Montgomery-Comedy p. ? : Website-IMDb.