Golf Widows
Golf Widows

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Golf Widows

1926
Movie
5 min
English

Women won't let potential son-in-law marry her daughter unless he can get her husband to quit golfing.

Insights

Director: Arthur WoodGenres: Comedy, Short, Silent

Plot Summary

A group of men, eager to play golf, conspire to keep their wives occupied by arranging for a group of attractive women to visit them. The plan backfires when the wives become more interested in the golfers than the visiting women, leading to humorous complications.

Critical Reception

As a silent short film from 1926, 'Golf Widows' is primarily of historical interest. Contemporary reviews, if they exist, are difficult to access. Its classification as a comedy short suggests a lighthearted reception focused on its gags and pacing.

What Reviewers Say

  • Likely a simple, gag-driven silent comedy.

  • Relied on physical humor and character archetypes common to the era.

  • A brief diversion typical of short films of the 1920s.

Google audience: Information on specific audience reception for this film is not available.

Fun Fact

Silent short films like 'Golf Widows' were a staple of early cinema programming, often shown before the main feature or as part of a newsreel compilation.

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