A Convict’s Happy Bride
A Convict’s Happy Bride

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A Convict’s Happy Bride

1920
Movie
25 min
English

Alice and Phil's happy home is disrupted when their furniture is being repossessed by a huge bullying workman. To placate him, they try being nice and inviting him to dine with them, but fighting breaks out and the bully pretends to be murdered when a cop shows up, and Phil is sent to jail.

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Director: Ida May ParkGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A young woman, believing her husband is dead after his imprisonment, falls for another man. Her world is shattered when her first husband escapes prison and returns, leading to a dramatic confrontation and a difficult choice between the two men.

Critical Reception

This silent melodrama was typical of the era, focusing on emotional turmoil and romantic entanglements. Contemporary reviews often highlighted the performances and the film's dramatic pacing, though specific critical analysis is scarce due to the film's age and limited surviving records.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film effectively portrays the dramatic tension of a love triangle.

  • Gladys Hulette delivers a compelling performance as the conflicted protagonist.

  • A typical example of early 20th-century melodramatic filmmaking.

Google audience: As a silent film from 1920, specific audience reviews are not available. However, films of this genre and era typically resonated with audiences for their strong emotional narratives and romantic themes.

Fun Fact

Ida May Park was one of the few female directors working in Hollywood during the silent film era, known for her melodramas and women-centric stories.

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