The Butler (1916 film)

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The Butler is a lost 1916 American comedy directed by Edwin McKim to his own scenario. The film stars Davy Don as Otto the Butler, Florence Williams as Mrs. Van Webber, Patsy De Forest as Gwendoline, George Egan as The Waiter, and Charles Leonard as another Butler.

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