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A Quiet Little Wedding
The scene is laid for a quiet little wedding. The guests are waiting for Fatty and an ancient maid to be made one. Fatty's rival appears and breaks up the wedding. A lemon meringue pie battle ensues, with the rival the victor. He carries the bride away. A most sensational and ludicrous finish is when he sees Fatty at the foot of a precipitous cliff. In a fit of rage he throws the bride from the top of the cliff at him, who lands unscathed in Fatty's arms.
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Plot Summary
This short silent comedy likely centered around a wedding that goes awry, typical of the slapstick and situational humor prevalent in early 20th-century short films. The 'quiet' aspect of the title might have been ironic, suggesting a chaotic and eventful ceremony.
Critical Reception
As a short film from 1913, specific critical reception is not well-documented. However, films of this era were primarily judged on their entertainment value, often for their comedic elements and novelty. Short comedies were popular forms of light entertainment in early cinema.
What Reviewers Say
Early silent comedies relied on physical humor and visual gags.
The film likely provided lighthearted entertainment for audiences.
Documentary evidence for specific critical viewpoints from this period is scarce.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for films of this age is not available.
Fun Fact
Many short silent comedies from this era have been lost to time due to the fragility of early film stock and lack of preservation efforts, making any surviving films historically significant.
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