| A Favor to a Friend | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | John Ince |
| Written by | Luther Reed (story,scenario) |
| Produced by | Maxwell Karger |
| Starring | Emmy Wehlen |
| Cinematography | Arthur Martinelli |
| Distributed by | Metro Pictures |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | Silent..(English intertitles) |
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