Mrs. Jones’ Lover or, I Want My Hat
Mr. Jones jumps to the wrong conclusions when he sees a bouquet of flowers and a man’s hat in the parlor.
Mr. Jones jumps to the wrong conclusions when he sees a bouquet of flowers and a man’s hat in the parlor.

Harry’s rich old bachelor uncle thinks Harry is still single. When Uncle announces a visit, Harry’s wife has to play the part of the housekeeper so Uncle doesn’t discover the truth.
A David Wark Griffith film directed by , released in 1909.
A film directed by , released in 1909.
A Gilbert M. Anderson film directed by , released in 1909.

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