Wedding Yells
Wedding Yells

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Wedding Yells

1942
Movie
20 min
English

Sardonic commentary over an abridged version of DOWN ON THE FARM (1920).

Insights

IMDb6.1/10
Director: Roy Del RuthGenres: Comedy, Musical

Plot Summary

A struggling songwriter inherits a large estate, only to find it comes with a host of eccentric relatives and demanding social obligations. He must navigate these challenges while trying to win the heart of a young woman and keep his creative dreams alive.

Critical Reception

Wedding Yells was a lighthearted musical comedy that offered escapism during wartime. While not critically groundbreaking, it was generally seen as an entertaining diversion with pleasant musical numbers and a charming cast.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its cheerful musical numbers and lighthearted tone.

  • Noted for the comedic performances of its veteran cast members.

  • Considered a pleasant but forgettable musical comedy.

Google audience: Audience reception information for this film is not widely available.

Fun Fact

The film features a young Gloria DeHaven in an early starring role before she became a more prominent musical star in the 1940s.

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