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The Vases of Hymen

Jul 10, 1914

0h 15m

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Overview

Annette and Bunny each purchase one of a pair of antique vases, then meet and argue over who should own the matching set. After exchanging the vases in a gesture of goodwill, they end up with the same single vase they started with. Ultimately, they decide to get married and keep the complete pair together as a symbol of their union.

Genres

Comedy

Drama

Production Companies

Vitagraph Company of America

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Cast

John Bunny

Annette Kershaw

Flora Finch

Roberts - The Antique Dealer

William Shea

Ethel Corcoran

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