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  • Jenks Becomes a Desperate Character (1913)
  • Short | Comedy, Short
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Jenks Becomes a Desperate Character (1913)
Short | Comedy, Short

Peter Jenkins is the meek and servile husband of his better half. He lurks at home with her, tying the ribbon on the family cat. These fireside propensities are too much for Mrs. Jenkins. She gives him a dollar and tells him to go and be a...See morePeter Jenkins is the meek and servile husband of his better half. He lurks at home with her, tying the ribbon on the family cat. These fireside propensities are too much for Mrs. Jenkins. She gives him a dollar and tells him to go and be a regular man. She wants real paint. Jenks surprises her fondest hopes, but she decides that after all, the family cat acts as a good leverage. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less
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William E. Wing (story)
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Updated Jun 9, 1913

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Jun 9, 1913 (United States)

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15 cast members
Name Known for
Florence Lee
Jenks' Wife Jenks' Wife   See fewer
Charles Murray
Chief of Police Chief of Police   See fewer
Kate Toncray
First Visitor First Visitor   See fewer
Sylvia Ashton
Second Visitor Second Visitor   See fewer
Dave Morris
The Valet The Valet   See fewer
Gertrude Bambrick
On Street (uncredited) On Street (uncredited)   See fewer
Clarence Barr
Policeman (uncredited) Policeman (uncredited)   See fewer
William Beaudine
In Club (uncredited) In Club (uncredited)   See fewer
William J. Butler
In Club (uncredited) In Club (uncredited)   See fewer
Edward Dillon
In Club (uncredited) In Club (uncredited)   See fewer
Bud Duncan
Policeman (uncredited) Policeman (uncredited)   See fewer
Charles Gorman
Policeman (uncredited) Policeman (uncredited)   See fewer
Gus Pixley
In Club (uncredited) In Club (uncredited)   See fewer
W.C. Robinson
In Club (uncredited) In Club (uncredited)   See fewer
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