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(1898) England
B&W : 320 feet
Directed by Robert W. Paul

Cast: (unknown)

Robert W. Paul production; distributed by [?] Robert W. Paul? / Produced by Robert W. Paul. / [?] 35mm spherical format? / The film is comprised of four scenes. Gifford-British n. 00120 notes that this film featured the first use of intertitles in the United Kingdom.

Comedy.

Synopsis: A woman hires a new maid only to catch her husband kissing the new help.

Survival status: (unknown)

Current rights holder: (unknown)

Keywords: Families: Husbands, Wives - Flirtation - Kissing - Kitchens - Maids - Parlors

Listing updated: 8 August 2023.

References: Gifford-British n. 00120; Shipman-Cinema p. 18 : Website-IMDb.