Emergency Wedding
Emergency Wedding

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Emergency Wedding

1950
Movie
78 min
English

Dr. Helen Hunt is a physician married to millionaire Peter Judson Kirk Jr., who is jealous his wife is spending too much time with her male patients. He makes a fool of himself trying to prove her guilt.

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IMDb6.4/10
Director: Edward H. GriffithGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A young bride, set to marry a wealthy businessman, discovers he has a secret wife and two children. She enlists the help of her aunt and a sympathetic lawyer to sort out the complicated situation before the wedding ceremony can proceed. The film follows her humorous and sometimes chaotic attempts to untangle the mess.

Critical Reception

Emergency Wedding was a moderately successful romantic comedy of its era, often noted for its lighthearted tone and the performances of its cast. While not a groundbreaking film, it provided an enjoyable viewing experience for audiences looking for simple entertainment. Critics generally found it amusing, though some pointed out its predictable plot.

What Reviewers Say

  • A light and amusing comedy with a predictable but entertaining plot.

  • Praised for its charming performances, particularly from the lead actors.

  • Offers a pleasant, if somewhat formulaic, romantic storyline.

Google audience: Audience reception information for this film is not readily available.

Fun Fact

The film's plot involves a situation where the groom is already married, a theme that was somewhat daring for mainstream cinema in 1950 but handled with a light touch.

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CinemaSerf

On the face of it, this film is a bit ridiculous on just about every front. A millionaire playboy is involved in a minor car accident. Whilst he is being treated for the after-effects, he meets (chooses, more like) the doctor and next thing...