With Neatness and Dispatch

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With Neatness and Dispatch
Directed by Will S. Davis
Written by June Mathis
Luther Reed
Based onthe short story, "With Neatness and Dispatch"
by Kenneth L. Roberts
Produced by Maxwell Karger
Starring Francis X. Bushman
Beverly Bayne
Frank Currier
Cinematography John Arnold
Production
company
Release date
  • April 15, 1918 (1918-04-15)(US) [1]
Running time
5 reels
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

With Neatness and Dispatch is a 1918 American silent comedy film directed by Will S. Davis and starring Francis X. Bushman, Beverly Bayne, and Frank Currier. It was released on April 15, 1918.

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References

  1. "With Neatness and Dispatch". American Film Institute. Retrieved August 21, 2018.