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UNITED STATES · 1909

They Would Elope

D.W. Griffith
Classical Hollywood elopement parental deception young love family reconciliation romantic comedy
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Synopsis

Two lovers elope and expect to be pursued by her father. But the clever father has tricked them into running off, and celebrates their wedding when they return home.

Year1909
CountryUnited States
DirectorD.W. Griffith
MovementClassical Hollywood
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