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A Proposal Under Difficulties (1912)

Bob and Dick both secretly love Dorothy but are too timid to propose. Bob rehearses his proposal to Dorothy, accidentally proposing to the maid, who accepts. Dick arrives, leading to a comical standoff. The maid reveals Bob's "proposal" to the chef, who, jealous, bursts in with a knife. Dorothy, finally arriving, clarifies the misunderstanding, and Bob proposes to her, leaving Dick as best man.

  • Romance
  • Comedy

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Augustus PhillipsAugustus PhillipsBob - Dorothy's Bashful Suitor
  • Photo of William WadsworthWilliam WadsworthDick - Dorothy's Other Suitor
  • Photo of Bigelow CooperBigelow CooperThe Florist
  • Photo of Alice WashburnAlice WashburnJane - the Housemaid
  • Photo of Edna FlugrathEdna FlugrathDorothy - the Daughter of the House
  • Photo of Richard RidgelyRichard RidgelyThe Chef - the Housemaid's Sweetheart

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