24 May 1919
The Probation Wife
A 1919 film directed by Sidney Franklin.
45 Minutes from Broadway
George M. Cohan's great play and it is Charles Ray' first independent picture. Sure it's bigger and better than all others combined. A story of rubes and wise guys. Don't miss it.
Kid Burns vicariously enjoys life with his wealthy playboy pal. But complications ensue when Kid falls in love with a girl who just happens to be his friend's housemaid.
Top Billed Cast
Charles Ray Kid Burns
Dorothy Devore Mary Jane Jenkins
Eugenie Besserer Mrs. David Dean
Donald MacDonald Tom Bennett
Harry Myers Daniel Cronin
William Courtright Andy Gray
Hazel Howell Flora Dora Dean
May Foster Mrs. Purdy
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