Making a Convert (1914)

Genre : Comedy, Romance

Runtime : 13M

Director : John H. Collins

Synopsis

A short public service film warning people in New Jersey to stay out of the way of oncoming streetcars. The message is framed in a cute romantic comedy.

Actors

Andy Clark
Andy Clark
Jimmie
Elsie MacLeod
Elsie MacLeod
Ruth
Harry Gripp
Harry Gripp
Bill
Cora Williams
Cora Williams
Ruth's Mother
Julian Reed
Julian Reed
Safety Committee Head

Crews

John H. Collins
John H. Collins
Director
E.W. Sargent
E.W. Sargent
Writer

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