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Divorce Coupons
Linda Catherton, a poor small town girl in search of a wealthy suitor, meets Roland Bland, a man of notorious reputation, at the wedding of her friend Teddy Beaudine. Although she does not love him, Linda accepts his marriage proposal, believing that alimony will compensate her eventually for the unhappy experiment; but following their honeymoon she acknowledges their mutual love and affection. Fontaine, Teddy's husband, who is in debt, discovers a letter from Linda indicating her real intentions in marriage and sends it to Roland, who then gives his wife grounds for a divorce but threatens to kill the informer. When Fontaine is killed, Linda and Roland suspect each other, but it develops that Ishtar Lane, who formerly loved Roland, committed the murder, hoping thus to assure his own happiness. Ishtar dies, and the couple are reconciled.
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Plot Summary
This short silent film explores the complexities of marital relationships, presumably through a comedic or dramatic lens, using the concept of 'divorce coupons' as a narrative device. The film likely depicts scenarios where these coupons play a pivotal role in the characters' decisions regarding their marriage.
Critical Reception
As a very early silent short film, 'Divorce Coupons' is not widely reviewed or preserved. Information on its critical reception is scarce, and it is not generally considered a significant work in film history.
What Reviewers Say
Extremely difficult to find information on this film.
Likely a minor silent short with limited impact.
Its plot device of 'divorce coupons' is intriguing but details are unavailable.
Google audience: There is no available user review data for 'Divorce Coupons' (1922).
Fun Fact
The film's director, 'Rialto', is likely referring to the Rialto Theatre in New York City, which was a major cinema and sometimes produced or distributed films, rather than a specific individual director.
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