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The Forbidden Lover
(1898) England
B&W : 65 feet
Directed by James Williamson

Cast: James Williamson [the father]

Williamson Kinematograph Company production; distributed by Williamson Kinematograph Company. / Produced by James Williamson. Scenario by James Williamson. / Released July 1898. / [?] 35mm spherical format?

Comedy.

Synopsis: A girl’s lover eludes detection by her father by posing as a covered chair, until he is sat upon.

Survival status: (unknown)

Current rights holder: (unknown)

Listing updated: 6 May 2018.

References: Gifford-British n. 00099 : Website-IMDb.