The Merry Jail

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Overview

A neglected wife disguises herself in order to lure her wastrel husband into a compromising position.

Cast: Harry Liedtke, Emil Jannings, Paul Biensfeldt, Erich Schönfelder, Käthe Dorsch, more

Director: Ernst Lubitsch

Genres: Comedy

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The Merry Jail

Overview

Cast

Harry Liedtke

Emil Jannings

Paul Biensfeldt

Erich Schönfelder

Käthe Dorsch

Kitty Dewall

Agda Nilsson

Ossi Oswalda

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