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Teaching Dad to Like Her
UNITED STATES · 1911

Teaching Dad to Like Her

D.W. Griffith
Classical Hollywood courtship class conflict father-son relationship showgirl romantic rivalry
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Synopsis

Harry wants to marry Dolly, a showgirl, but only on the condition that she can win over his disapproving father. The father is so charmed when he meets Dolly that he wants to win her for himself.

Year1911
CountryUnited States
DirectorD.W. Griffith
MovementClassical Hollywood
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