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The Work Habit

The Work Habit

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ComedyDrama

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After a lifetime of hard work, Dad consents to live with his married daughter in the city. The young couple try to make him forget work. Ill at ease under his enforced idleness, he makes a deal with a disabled old street cleaner to keep his job. Finding him out, the young folks give in, and it's "back to the farm" for Dad.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

11 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

21 August 1913

Country

Cast

Lionel Barrymore

Lionel Barrymore

The Father

Claire McDowell

Claire McDowell

The Daughter in the City

Harry Carey

Harry Carey

The Son-in-Law

W. Chrystie Miller

W. Chrystie Miller

The Street Sweeper

Kate Bruce

Kate Bruce

The Street Sweeper's Wife

Charles Hill Mailes

Charles Hill Mailes

The Street Commissioner

Charles West

Charles West

The City Son

Kathleen Butler

Kathleen Butler

The Mother

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