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Dear Brat is a american film of genre Comedy directed by William A. Seiter released in USA on 30 may 1951 with Mona Freeman
Dear Brat (1951)
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Add to a movie listDear Brat is a 1951 film directed by William A. Seiter. It stars Mona Freeman and Billy De Wolfe.
It is the third in the sequel of this family, starting with Dear Ruth (1947), Dear Wife (1949).
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Miriam Wilkins (Mona Freeman) is as usual trying to help more than her family can bear. She has founded an association for rehabilitation of former prisoners. Her father is honorary president without knowing it. As one convicted, Mr. Baxter, is set free on parole she sees the opportunity for her association to get in action.Actors
Mona Freeman
(Miriam Wilkins)
Edward Arnold
(Senator Wilkins)
Mary Philips
(Edie Wilkins)
Billy De Wolfe
(Albert)
Lyle Bettger
(Baxter)
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