A Joke on Jane (1914)
The roots of modern television situatuation comedy can be seen in this Beauty brand film. As American grew the Beauty brand was developed to feature actress Margarita Fisher. Her husband, Haryy Pollard, directed the Beauty films and occasionally acted in them. He plays the husband in this one.
Director: Harry A. Pollard
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Margarita Fischer as Jane Rich |
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Harry A. Pollard as Joseph Rich |
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Frank Cooley as The Slugger |
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Kathie Fischer as Bobby Wise |
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Perry Banks as Pete - the Porch Climber |
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Fred Gamble as The Policeman |
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Joe Harris as Thomas Wise (as Joseph Harris) |
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Mary Scott as Betty Wise |
| Directing | Harry A. Pollard | Director |
| Writing | J. Edward Hungerford | Story |