Captain Jinks of the Horse Marines
★ 7 · 1916 · 50m · Comedy · Drama
Jonathan Jinks, a man known for his charm, gets into a bet about seducing opera star Aurelia Trentoni, leading to a series of comical misunderstandings and a secret engagement before a happy resolution.
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