The Joneses Have Amateur Theatricals
Feb 18 1909
•0h 5m
•Comedy
The amateur dramatic society chooses the Joneses' residence as the location of its next meeting, and both Joneses catch 'the acting bug' in this split-reel subject.
Cast
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John R. Cumpson
Mr. Jones

Florence Lawrence
Mrs. Jones

Linda Arvidson
The Maid

Clara T. Bracy
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