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Two A.M.; Or, The Husband's Return
A drunken spouse gets his just desserts in a timeless scene
Overview
A tipsy husband's amorous advances get short shrift from his long-suffering wife in this very early film by pioneer RW Paul. Marital strife was a popular subject for music hall comedy, and translated easily to film.
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