Whose Wife?
Whose Wife?

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Whose Wife?

1917
Movie
50 min
English

Mary marries Claude, a rich playboy, to please her invalid mother who becomes ill before they leave for a South American honeymoon.

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Director: George D. BakerGenres: Comedy, Mystery, Romance

Plot Summary

A young man gets into a tricky situation when he is accused of having a wife he doesn't remember marrying. This leads to a series of comedic misunderstandings and frantic attempts to prove his innocence. He must navigate the confusion and uncover the truth before his life is completely turned upside down.

Critical Reception

As a silent comedy from 1917, detailed critical reception is scarce. However, films of this era were generally aimed at providing light entertainment and were often judged on their comedic elements and pacing. Early film reviews focused more on the novelty of the medium and the performance of the actors.

What Reviewers Say

  • Early silent comedies relied heavily on slapstick and mistaken identity for humor.

  • The plot, while simple, offered opportunities for comedic situations and physical gags.

  • The performances of the lead actors were crucial to the film's success in engaging the audience.

Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this film is not available due to its age. Films from this period did not have the widespread, digitized review systems common today.

Fun Fact

This film is considered a lost film, meaning no known copies exist today, making detailed analysis of its reception and impact extremely difficult.

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