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Almost a Honeymoon
An ambitious young man secures a job in the colonial service, the only stipulation being that he needs to be married which he isn't. He has just twenty four hours to find a woman to persuade to marry him.
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Plot Summary
A wealthy young socialite, recently widowed, finds herself entangled in a chaotic series of events when she tries to avoid a persistent suitor. Her attempts to evade him lead to mistaken identities, unexpected encounters, and a whirlwind of comedic misadventures. She ultimately finds herself in a situation that is anything but the honeymoon she had planned.
Critical Reception
This early sound comedy was generally met with mild amusement by critics, who noted its lighthearted premise and fast-paced, if somewhat predictable, plot. Audiences likely found it a simple, diverting entertainment typical of the era's romantic comedies.
What Reviewers Say
A fluffy, light-hearted romantic comedy.
Features some amusing situations and witty dialogue.
Relies on familiar comedic tropes of the period.
Google audience: Audience reviews from the era are not readily available, but it is presumed that viewers enjoyed the film's comedic elements and romantic escapades.
Fun Fact
Despite being a sound film, "Almost a Honeymoon" is now considered a lost film, with no known copies in existence.
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