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Slightly Married
Mary Smith is picked up by the police and is about to be sentenced, in night court, to jail for prostitution. But a stranger, Jimmie Martin, stands up and tells the judge that Mary was waiting for him and they were going to be married.
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Plot Summary
A man, deeply in debt, tries to get married to a wealthy woman to solve his financial woes. However, he falls in love with the woman's sister instead. Complications arise as he attempts to navigate his affections and his financial obligations.
Critical Reception
Slightly Married was a moderately received romantic comedy of its era, praised for its lighthearted charm and the chemistry between its leads. While not a major critical success, it provided an enjoyable diversion for audiences.
What Reviewers Say
The film offers a predictable but pleasant romantic entanglement.
Lead actors deliver charming performances that carry the light plot.
A standard romantic comedy formula with minimal surprises.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this older film, but contemporary reception likely viewed it as a typical, enjoyable romantic comedy of the early 1930s.
Fun Fact
The film was one of several light comedies produced by Paramount Pictures during this period, aiming for broad audience appeal with familiar stars and romantic plots.
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