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Overview
This silent French film begins with Georges feeling miserable, as he has ambitions of being a great musician but is forced to eke out a living giving lessons. So, he writes a friend to ask his advice. The friend tries to remake Georges and make him a bit of a playboy. However, when it comes to wooing a rich American, the advice is not exactly perfect.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
16 min
Release Date
1916-01-01
Status
Released
Original Language
French
Vote Count
4
Vote Average
5
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Fernand Herrmann
Georges Midewski
Kitty Hott
Student
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