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Happy Wedding
During the Warring States Period, Nung-yuk, the Princess of Qin, denounces the mundane world and dreams of marrying an immortal. This extends to her criteria for choosing a husband: excelling in flute playing. Once, she is captivated by the tune 'Three Melodies of Rainbow Dress' and mistakes the qin player Siu Sze for a fairy. Yuk then persuades Sze to sit the national exam for a better future. Sze's music attracts hundred of birds. Yuk returns to the palace pleading with her father Esquire Muk to agree to their marriage. Despite the Empress Dowager's opposition, Yuk leads a secluded life with Siu afar; a noble breed thus living a hard life. The King lets her go, only granting an annual visit. A year later, Yuk and her husband returns for a visit. The Queen still wants to break them up. Later, Jin State sends people to discover the whereabouts of their Princes. Siu is in fact the Prince of Jin. With Muk’s blessings, Siu marries Yuk in Jin, a marriage which brings peace to both states.
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Plot Summary
A young woman, eager to marry her college sweetheart, finds herself in a whirlwind of matchmaking attempts by her well-meaning but overbearing father. The father orchestrates a series of elaborate, and often disastrous, plans to ensure his daughter marries into a prestigious family, despite her own romantic inclinations.
Critical Reception
Happy Wedding (1959) was a modest romantic comedy that received generally light reviews, appreciated for its comedic performances and lighthearted premise, though some critics found its plot predictable. It found a comfortable place within the era's genre of breezy, family-friendly entertainment.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its charming lead performances, particularly Barbara Eden.
Found to be a light and amusing, if somewhat formulaic, romantic comedy.
Noted for its pleasant, family-friendly tone suitable for the era.
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Fun Fact
While Barbara Eden is best known for her role as Jeannie, this early film showcases her comedic talent before her iconic television career.
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