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Skinner's Dress Suit (1917)

Movie 50 min

Comedy

Skinner is too timid to ask his boss for a salary increase, but also too timid to tell his wife he has not gotten it. He pretends to have received the raise and buys a new suit as proof. The stylish suit gives him confidence, soon he has been transformed into the dynamic and successful man he had pretended to be.

Harry Beaumont Director

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Quick facts

Released
February 6, 1917
Runtime
50 min
IMDb
tt0008587
Language
Studio
The Essanay Film Manufacturing Company

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Cast

Bryant Washburn Bryant Washburn William Manning Skinner Hazel Daly Hazel Daly Honey Virginia Valli Virginia Valli Harry Dunkinson Harry Dunkinson Willard Jackson Ullrich Haupt Ullrich Haupt Perkins Frances Raymond Frances Raymond Mrs. Jackson Charles Ray Charles Ray James C. Carroll McLaughlin Florence Oberle Mrs. J. Smith Crawford Marian Skinner Mrs. McLaughlin

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Frequently asked questions

What is Skinner's Dress Suit about?
Skinner is too timid to ask his boss for a salary increase, but also too timid to tell his wife he has not gotten it. He pretends to have received the raise and buys a new suit as proof. The stylish suit gives him confidence, soon he has been transformed into the dynamic and successful man he had pretended to be.
Who directed Skinner's Dress Suit?
Skinner's Dress Suit was directed by Harry Beaumont.
Who stars in Skinner's Dress Suit?
Skinner's Dress Suit stars Bryant Washburn, Hazel Daly, Virginia Valli, Harry Dunkinson.
When was Skinner's Dress Suit released?
Skinner's Dress Suit is a 1917 comedy film.
Where can I watch Skinner's Dress Suit?
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