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Lazybones

1925·US
Director: Frank Borzage
DramaWarRomance

Steve Tuttle, the titular lazybones, takes on the responsibility of raising a fatherless girl, causing a scandal in his small town. Many years later, having returned from World War I, he discovers that he loves the grown-up girl.

Steve Tuttle, the titular lazybones, takes on the responsibility of raising a fatherless girl, causing a scandal in his small town. Many years later, having returned from World War I, he discovers that he loves the grown-up girl.

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Cast

Madge Bellamy

Madge Bellamy

Kit

Buck Jones

Buck Jones

Steve Tuttle, aka Lazybones

Zasu Pitts

Zasu Pitts

Ruth Fanning

Leslie Fenton

Leslie Fenton

Dick Ritchie

Jane Novak

Jane Novak

Agnes Fanning

Virginia Marshall

Virginia Marshall

Kit as a Young Girl

Edythe Chapman

Edythe Chapman

Mrs. Tuttle

Emily Fitzroy

Emily Fitzroy

Mrs. Fanning

William Bailey

William Bailey

Elmer Ballister

Crew

Frances Marion

writer

George Schneiderman

cinematographer

Glen MacWilliams

cinematographer

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