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Wedding Bells
Monty Banks plays a groom who is about to get married. In fact, he has the marriage license just about in hand. Apparently, he's had a bachelor party the night before and when his fiancée rings him, he can't find the phone, but there's several other guys sleeping it off. The landlady suspects that some hijinks have gone on and looks to investigate. Monty figures things out pretty quickly. Luckily for him, one of the gentlemen sleeping it off is in a policeman's uniform and Monty has him pretend he's arrested everybody in the room.
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Plot Summary
The film follows the romantic escapades of a wealthy young man who attempts to avoid an arranged marriage by pretending to be married himself. His scheme leads to a series of comical misunderstandings and near-disasters as he tries to maintain the charade.
Critical Reception
Wedding Bells was a moderately successful film upon its release, playing on familiar romantic comedy tropes of the era. It was generally well-received for its lighthearted entertainment value and performances, though some critics noted its predictable plot.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its charming leads and comedic timing.
Considered a light and entertaining romantic farce.
Some found the plot to be somewhat formulaic.
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Fun Fact
The film was based on a story by Rupert Hughes himself, who also directed it, showcasing his versatility in the early silent film era.
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