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Parlor, Bedroom and Bath
Jeffrey Haywood wants to marry to Virginia Embrey. However, Virginia refused to marry unless her older sister, the hard-to-please Angelica gets married first. Angelica, in turn, finds every man she knows too dull and predictable, and for this reason prefers to stay single. Jeff then tries to make Angelica interested in the mild-mannered and timid Reggie Irving passing him off as a notorious playboy to intrigue her. He asks his friend Polly to teach Reggie "how to treat a woman right", but he turns to be a disastrous learner.
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Plot Summary
A wealthy young man, J.P. Lippincott III, is coerced by his uncle into a scheme to marry off his three cousins. To avoid marrying one of them himself, he invents a fake fiancée, a French opera singer, and hires a department store clerk, Maisie to impersonate her. Complications arise when the real opera singer arrives and Lippincott finds himself falling for Maisie.
Critical Reception
The film was met with mixed to positive reviews upon its release, with many critics praising Buster Keaton's comedic performance and the film's lighthearted romantic plot. However, some found the plot predictable. It was not a major box office success.
What Reviewers Say
Buster Keaton delivers his usual charm and physical comedy.
The romantic comedy plot is engaging, if somewhat formulaic.
Joan Crawford provides a lively performance.
Google audience: Audience reception data from Google is not readily available for this early film.
Fun Fact
This film marked Buster Keaton's transition to sound films and his first work with MGM after his independent career.
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