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The Fable of the Bush League Lover Who Failed to Qualify (1914)
Rube Homer Splivins imitates the actions of a famous matinee idol in order to woo his lady love.
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Rube Homer Splivins imitates the actions of a famous matinee idol in order to woo his lady love.
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Genre:Comedy
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In Theaters:12/9/1914
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Runtime:10 minutes
Studio:The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company
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