''Max and His Mother-in-Law'' (French: ''Max et sa belle-mère'') is the title of both a 1911 and 1914

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film directed by

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. The 1914 film is not a remake. The film is also known as ''Max and His Ma-in-Law'' (in the

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Plot

Max and his young bride attempt to enjoy an

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, despite the presence of her mother.''Catalogue Pathé des années 1896 à 1914'' Volume 3 Page 808 number 6847

Cast

as Max

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Charles de Rochefort Charles d'Authier de Rochefort (7 July 1887 – 31 January 1952) was a French film actor, principally of the silent film, silent era. He appeared in 34 films between 1911 and 1932. He also directed seven films between 1930 and 1931. Early ...

, Gabrielle Lange, Paulette Lorsy,

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and Jacques Vandenne also appear.

Soundtrack

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