Be My Wife
Apr 01 1921
•1h 57m
•Comedy
Max is determined to woo Mary, despite her Aunt Agatha's disapproval. Then, Max and Mary become embroiled in the world of Madam Coralie, a prominent dressmaker-bootlegger.
Cast
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Max Linder
Max, the Fiancé
Alta Allen
Mary, the Girl
Caroline Rankin
Aunt Agatha
Lincoln Stedman
Archie
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