The Crime of Carelessness

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The Crime of Carelessness

1912

0h 14m

5.8(5 votes)

Drama

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Edison short about a happy couple about to be married, but the guy's carelessness at their workplace leads to tragedy.

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6 members

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Bigelow Cooper

Henry Waters

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Mabel Trunnelle

Hilda

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Austin Conroy

Inspector

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Barry O'Moore

Thomas 'Tom' Watts

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John Sturgeon

Hilda's Father

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Mrs. William Bechtel

Hilda's Mother

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