The Head of the Family

Nan
1h 10m
1928

A frothy melage of laughs, lobe interest and wit!

Overview

Silent Comedy of the battle of the sexes for dominance within the home.

Country : United States of America
Genre : Comedy
Languages : No Language
Released Date: 1928-01-18

Top Billed Cast

William Russell

The Plumber

Mickey Bennett

Plumber's Assistant

Virginia Lee Corbin

Alice Sullivan

Richard Walling

Charley Sullivan

Alma Bennett

Mabel Manning

William Welsh

Daniel Sullivan

Aggie Herring

Maggie Sullivan

Ona Munson

(uncredited)

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