The Burning Towel or A Household Quarrel full movie. Comedy film in Disney Hotstar+

The Burning Towel or A Household Quarrel

1911

5 min

A couple’s fight over dinner leads to spiralling domestic abuse that spreads all over town. (MoMA)

Comedy

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