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  1. Movies
  2. The Work Habit

The Work Habit

1913
11m
Comedy
Drama

Status

Released

Release

1913

Runtime

11m

Storyline

After a lifetime of hard work, Dad consents to live with his married daughter in the city. The young couple try to make him forget work. Ill at ease under his enforced idleness, he makes a deal with a disabled old street cleaner to keep his job. Finding him out, the young folks give in, and it's "back to the farm" for Dad.

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Details

Status
Released
Runtime
11m
Aug 21, 1913
Languages
No Language
Director
Anthony O'Sullivan
Production
Biograph Company
Biograph Company

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8 Cast Members

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Harry Carey

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W. Chrystie Miller

W. Chrystie Miller

The Street Sweeper

Kate Bruce

Kate Bruce

The Street Sweeper's Wife

Charles Hill Mailes

Charles Hill Mailes

The Street Commissioner

Charles West

Charles West

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Kathleen Butler

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