Toil and Tyranny (1915)

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上映時間 : 35分

演出 : Harry Harvey

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In this film, the rich are either "spoiled" or have "calloused hearts" and consort with evil lawyers and have servants dressed almost like they should be at Versailles. They overwork and underpay the workers and are just bad. In contrast, the working class folks are good and loving.

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Harry Harvey
Harry Harvey
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