Mr. Jones at the Ball

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Mr. Jones at the Ball
Directed by D. W. Griffith
Written byD. W. Griffith
Starring John R. Cumpson
Cinematography G. W. Bitzer
Release date
  • December 25, 1908 (1908-12-25)
Running time
8 minutes (one reel)
CountryUnited States
LanguageSilent

Mr. Jones at the Ball is a 1908 American silent short comedy film directed by D. W. Griffith. [1]

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References

  1. "Mr. Jones at the Ball". Silent Era. Retrieved January 2, 2014.