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Wedlock
Unknown to his proud and wealthy family, Granger Hollister marries Margery Harding, a telephone operator. Granger presents his new wife at an engagement party given for his sister Jane, but Jane's fiance, Lord Cecil Graydon, threatens to break off the betrothal unless Granger's marriage is annulled. To please his sister, Granger sacrifices Margery, who seeks work and later gives birth to a child. Following the baby's death, Margery goes West, where she befriends an old miner who later leaves her his fortune. Meanwhile, Granger becomes involved in a fraudulent mining deal, and because of George Osborne's perjured testimony, he is sent to prison for five years. When he escapes, Margery agrees to hide him and is ultimately responsible for obtaining his pardon. Granger then remarries the wife he once abandoned.
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Plot Summary
A young man tries to elope with his sweetheart, but her father is determined to prevent their union. Comedic hijinks ensue as the couple attempts to outsmart the disapproving parent and his watchful eyes.
Critical Reception
As a short silent comedy from 1918, specific critical reception is difficult to pinpoint with modern metrics. However, films of this era from actors like Eddie Lyons and Betty Compson were generally popular for their lighthearted entertainment and simple comedic plots, appealing to a broad audience seeking a diversion.
What Reviewers Say
A lighthearted and amusing short film.
Features typical slapstick comedy of the era.
Engaging performances from the lead actors.
Google audience: As this is a silent short from over a century ago, there are no specific Google user reviews available for "Wedlock (1918)". General audience reception for short comedies of this period was typically positive for their escapist and humorous content.
Fun Fact
Betty Compson, who plays the sweetheart in "Wedlock," went on to have a significant career in Hollywood, earning an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress in 1931 for her role in "The Docks of New York."
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