The Happy Family | |
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Directed by | Maclean Rogers |
Screenplay by | Maclean Rogers |
Story by | Max Catto |
Based on | French Salad by Max Catto |
Produced by | Herbert Smith |
Starring | Hugh Williams Leonora Corbett |
Cinematography | George Stretton |
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Running time | 67 minutes |
Country | Great Britain |
Language | English |
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