His Bitter Pill
Released: April 30, 1916Runtime: 20 min
Jim, the apple of his mother's eyes, is the big-hearted galoot of a man and is sheriff of his small town. He is sweet on Nell, who he has known all his life. Just as he is about to propose to her, he finds out that he has missed his opportunity as Diamond Dan, a big city slicker, has already proposed to her, to which she's accepted.
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Mack Swain
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Louella Maxam
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Ella Haines
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Edgar Kennedy
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Tom Kennedy
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Joey Jacobs
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William Hauber
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Rudy Unholz
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Billy Gilbert
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Shorty Hamilton
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