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A Sweet Pickle (1925)

“Handy girl” at a local bakery Molly is sent to deliver a cake to a wealthy customer's home. Upon arriving, Molly learns that the household is hosting a party but has exactly thirteen guests—an unlucky number. To break the bad luck, Jack, the son of the house insists that his mother invite Molly to join the party as the fourteenth guest. This arrangement sparks jealousy in Flora, a wealthy girl who is in love with Jack. To sabotage her, the jealous rival takes Molly and dresses her in a ridiculous, unflattering outfit to embarrass her in front of the high-society crowd. Molly keeps her head and comes out a winner.

  • Comedy

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Alice DayAlice DayMolly McCree
  • Photo of Alma BennettAlma BennettFlora Foster
  • Photo of John J. RichardsonJohn J. RichardsonBertie Ward
  • Photo of Evelyn ShermanEvelyn ShermanMrs. Roebuck
  • Photo of Pat HarmonPat HarmonMolly's Butler
  • Photo of William McCallWilliam McCallSpectator
  • Photo of Art RowlandsArt RowlandsGuest
  • Photo of Andy ClydeAndy ClydeMinor Role (uncredited)
  • Photo of Ernest WoodErnest WoodJack Roebuck
  • Photo of Barney HellumBarney HellumMoe Ginsberg

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