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Poster for Making an American Citizen

Alice Guy-Blaché

Making an American Citizen

English / 1912 / 15m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

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Synopsis

A recent immigrant learns several hard lessons about how husbands in America are expected to behave.

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May 2021
Position 47

Credits

Crew

DirectorAlice Guy-Blaché

WriterAlice Guy-Blaché

ProducerHerbert Blaché, Alice Guy-Blaché

Cast

Lee Beggsas Ivan Orloff

Blanche Cornwallas Ivan's Wife

Making an American Citizen (1912) | Criteria