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The Trick that Failed
film with a runtime of 7 minutes, released in 1909. Presented in English.
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Nellie is a struggling artist whose paintings lie unsold. Billy, a successful painter, loves her, but she tells him that she cannot marry until she sells her paintings. Billy recruits his friends to buy her paintings. At first she is excited by the sudden success, but when she learns the truth, Nellie leaves her sweetheart to accept the proposal of a rival painter.
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How long is The Trick that Failed?
The Trick that Failed runs for 7m.
What language is it available in?
The primary language listed for this title is English.
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