| Mother's Joy | |
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 Film still | |
| Directed by | Ralph Ceder |
| Written by | H. M. Walker |
| Produced by | Hal Roach |
| Starring | Stan Laurel |
| Cinematography | Frank Young |
| Edited by | Thomas J. Crizer |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Pathé Exchange |
Release date |
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Running time | 20 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | Silent (English intertitles) |
Mother's Joy is a 1923 American silent comedy film starring Stan Laurel. [1]
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