A Friend of Cupid | |
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Directed by | Leslie S. Hiscott |
Written by | Thomas le Breton |
Produced by | George A. Cooper |
Starring | Sydney Fairbrother Irene Tripod |
Production company | Quality Plays |
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Country | United Kingdom |
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