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From Hand to Mouth (1919)

G · 1919-12-28 · 22m · EN
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As a penniless man worries about how he will manage to eat, he is joined by a young waif and her dog, who are in the same predicament. Meanwhile, across town a dishonest lawyer is working with a gang of criminals, trying to swindle an innocent young heiress out of her inheritance. As the heiress is on her way home from the lawyer's office, she notices the young man and the waif in the midst of their latest problem with the authorities, and she rescues them. Later on, the young man will have an unexpected opportunity to repay her for her kindness.

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Harold LloydWriterHal RoachDirectorAlfred J. GouldingDirector

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Harold LloydHarold LloydThe BoyMildred DavisMildred DavisThe GirlPeggy CartwrightPeggy CartwrightThe WaifHarry 'Snub' PollardHarry 'Snub' PollardThe KidnapperNoah YoungNoah YoungConspirator (uncredited)

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Silent film

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Genre affinityAction · ComedyTheme affinitySilent FilmDialogue densityComedyPacingAction · ShortDirector preference347400 · 355547Actor preference308972 · 260487 · 141606

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Frequently asked questions about From Hand to Mouth

What is From Hand to Mouth about?

As a penniless man worries about how he will manage to eat, he is joined by a young waif and her dog, who are in the same predicament. Meanwhile, across town a dishonest lawyer is working with a gang of criminals, trying to swindle an innocent young heiress out of her inheritance. As the heiress is on her way home from the lawyer's office, she notices the young man and the waif in the midst of their latest problem with the authorities, and she rescues them. Later on, the young man will have an unexpected opportunity to repay her for her kindness.

How long is From Hand to Mouth?

From Hand to Mouth has a runtime of 22 minutes.