| The Nick of Time Baby | |
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 Contemporary newspaper advert | |
| Directed by | Clarence G. Badger |
| Produced by | Mack Sennett (Keystone Studios) |
| Starring | Gloria Swanson |
| Distributed by | Triangle Film Corporation |
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Running time | 18 minutes; 2 reels |
| Country | United States |
| Languages | Silent English intertitles |
The Nick of Time Baby is a 1916 American silent comedy film directed by Clarence G. Badger and starring Gloria Swanson. [1]
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