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Wedding Bells
Rosalie Wayne (Talmadge) meets Reginald Carter (Ford) after he introduces himself while chasing her dog with one of his oxfords, and she marries him in haste. Reggie comes down with the measles following a quarrel over her bobbed hair, not knowing he is ill she leaves for Reno and then Europe. After a year's absence and having secured her divorce, she meets Reggie again and finds him engaged to another. Jealousy arouses her to break up the match, but the wedding is progressing before she devises a means of doing so. Reggie, however, is satisfied and glad to be reunited with his Rosalie despite her sharp tongue and unusual method of winning his love.
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Plot Summary
A charming comedy about the entanglements and mishaps that arise when a young man finds himself in a compromising situation on the eve of his wedding. He must navigate misunderstandings and social pressures to ensure his happy union.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from 1921, specific critical reception details are scarce. However, silent comedies of this era were generally popular for their lighthearted entertainment and physical humor.
What Reviewers Say
Often praised for its lighthearted comedic tone.
Viewers likely enjoyed the romantic entanglements and resolutions typical of the era.
Google audience: As this is a silent film from the early 1920s, specific user reviews are not available. However, films of this genre and period were typically enjoyed for their escapism and gentle humor.
Fun Fact
Henry Edwards, who directed and starred in the film, was a prolific actor and director in British silent cinema, often working in comedies and dramas.
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