Sweedie the Swatter

Sweedie the Swatter

Sweedie the Swatter

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Sweedie the Swatter

1914

0h 10m

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Comedy

Overview

Mrs. Highstrung's maid leaves her at a very inopportune time, as she has just received a telegram from some friends that they will arrive in the city in time for luncheon. Jim, the hired man, tells her of a good Swedish cook and Mrs. Highstrung sends him post haste after her.

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6 featured cast members

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Wallace Beery

Wallace Beery

Sweedie (a Swedish maid)

Leo White

Leo White

Ben Turpin

Ben Turpin

Eddie Redway

Jim, the hired man

Agnes Gilmore

Mrs. Highstrung

Ruth Hennessy

Her Daughter

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