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Occasionally Yours
When Bruce Sands, a dilettante artist with a history of amorous peccadilloes, discovers that his latest flame Bunny Winston wants to marry him, he seeks refuge at his friend John Woodward's country home, unaware that Woodward has asked Bunny to marry him. Bunny follows the artist to Woodward's estate, where Bruce begins a flirtation with Woodward's daughter Audrey. After Audrey is injured in a fall from a horse, Bruce promises to marry her, thinking that she is on her deathbed. Upon hearing the news, Bunny assumes that Bruce will now be a member of the family and so marries Woodward. When Audrey recovers, the engagement is broken, Bruce returns to town, and Bunny follows. Bruce rejects Bunny and begins his campaign for his next victim, leaving Audrey and her father to console each other.
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Plot Summary
This silent film follows a young woman named Dolly who enters into a marriage of convenience with a wealthy older man. She finds herself caught between her true love and her advantageous marriage, leading to a series of comedic and romantic entanglements as she navigates societal expectations and her own desires.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from 1920, contemporary critical reception is difficult to ascertain through modern databases. However, films of this era starring Clara Kimball Young generally aimed for light entertainment and romantic drama, often finding success with audiences of the time.
What Reviewers Say
Likely praised for its romantic storyline and Clara Kimball Young's performance.
Appealed to audiences seeking lighthearted romantic comedies of the era.
Silent film conventions of the time would have been a key element of viewer experience.
Google audience: Due to its age and silent film status, specific Google user reviews are not available. However, films of this nature typically resonated with audiences enjoying romantic narratives and star performances.
Fun Fact
Clara Kimball Young was one of the most popular actresses in Hollywood during the silent film era, known for her dramatic and romantic roles.
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