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Bailey's Mistake

Movie·2001·Fantasy, Drama, Family·1h 26m·Directed by Michael M. Robin

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"Bailey's Mistake" is the name of a cold, dreary island that a bitter widow finds herself stuck on. Seems Liz Donovan got cut out of her husband's will because he'd secretly spent all his money on a New England island. Kids in tow, Liz discovers spooky secrets while getting to know the eccentric natives.

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Linda HamiltonLinda HamiltonLiz DonovanKyle SecorKyle SecorLowell LenoxJesse JamesJesse JamesDylan DonovanPaz de la HuertaPaz de la HuertaBecca DonovanRichard BurgiRichard BurgiPaul DonovanJoan PlowrightJoan PlowrightAunt AngieKris LemcheKris LemcheMalachyDavid NoronaDavid NoronaFather Miguel

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