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Her Wedding Night
Norma Martin is an American movie star in France trying to avoid the attention of men. Going to visit a friend in Southern France, she finds herself "married" to a playboy song writer Ralph Forbes she hadn't yet met. Some of his lady friends then show up. Some very good sequences, but also some flat spots. Her "husband's" house is very Hollywood deco and some of the costumes are very good.
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Plot Summary
A young woman, Laura Langdon, is determined to avoid an arranged marriage. On her wedding night, she escapes from her groom and finds herself in a series of comedic misadventures. She attempts to make her way back home, encountering various characters and situations that lead to further complications and humorous misunderstandings.
Critical Reception
"Her Wedding Night" was a lighthearted comedy that capitalized on Clara Bow's popularity as 'The It Girl'. While it was seen as entertaining for its time, it was not considered a groundbreaking film and received generally positive but unremarkable reviews, largely for its comedic performances and predictable romantic plot.
What Reviewers Say
Clara Bow's charm and comedic timing are the highlights of the film.
The plot is predictable but provides light entertainment.
A typical romantic comedy of the early sound era.
Google audience: Audience reception data from Google is not readily available for this early film, but contemporary reviews suggest it was a moderately enjoyable romantic comedy.
Fun Fact
This film was one of Clara Bow's last major roles before her retirement from Hollywood.
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