Divorce
While Jane and Jim Parker witness the divorce proceedings of Jane's parents, the George Reeds, they resolve that such a disaster will never occur in their happy lives. But when Jim achieves success in Reed's company, he becomes increasingly interested in his new fast friends, especially vamp Gloria Gayne; and he asks Jane for a divorce.
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Plot Summary
A young married couple finds their lives complicated by a strict father-in-law who believes that divorce is a terrible thing. The father-in-law's strong opinions lead to humorous misunderstandings and attempts by the couple to prove their case. Ultimately, the film explores the dynamics of marriage, parental influence, and the societal views on separation.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from the early 1920s, contemporary critical reception is largely undocumented in easily accessible modern sources. However, its release within a period of significant growth in the film industry suggests it was part of the entertainment landscape of its time. Audience reactions would have been gauged through box office performance and word-of-mouth.
What Reviewers Say
- Early silent comedies often relied on broad humor and situational gags.
- The film likely reflected common societal discussions around marriage and divorce in the 1920s.
- Performances were central to engaging audiences in the absence of spoken dialogue.
Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for this film is not available due to its age and the historical context of film reception.
Fun Fact
A. Edward Sutherland, the director, later went on to direct many classic films including 'My Man Godfrey' (1936) and 'Kismet' (1944).
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