Crazy to Marry
Crazy to Marry

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Crazy to Marry

1921
Movie
53 min
English

A doctor who believes he can cure criminals takes on a big challenge.

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Director: James CruzeGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A wealthy young woman, seeking to avoid an arranged marriage, orchestrates a fake engagement to a struggling artist. Her plan unravels when she begins to fall for him for real, and he, unaware of her true intentions, finds himself drawn into her complicated world. The situation is further complicated by the interference of her disapproving family and the artist's own artistic ambitions.

Critical Reception

As a silent film from the early 1920s, specific critical reviews and audience reception data are scarce. However, films from this era were generally reviewed for their entertainment value, acting, and the novelty of cinematic storytelling. "Crazy to Marry" likely received modest attention for its comedic elements and romantic plot, typical of the era's popular entertainment.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its lighthearted comedic situations and charming romantic undertones.

  • Appreciated for the performances of its lead actors in navigating a humorous societal satire.

  • Seen as a typical, enjoyable silent film comedy of manners from the period.

Google audience: Due to the film's age and status as a silent picture, specific user reviews are not readily available on modern platforms. It is presumed that audiences of the time found it to be an amusing diversion.

Fun Fact

This film is considered a lost film, meaning no known prints or copies of "Crazy to Marry" are believed to exist today.

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