One Hour Married
One Hour Married

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One Hour Married

1927
Movie
20 min
English

A newly-married woman disguises herself as a doughboy in order to stay close to her husband.

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Director: James W. HorneGenres: Comedy, Short, Romance

Plot Summary

A young man finds himself in a predicament when he wakes up married to a woman he doesn't remember meeting. He attempts to unravel the mystery of his sudden matrimonial status, leading to a series of comedic misunderstandings and frantic attempts to undo the situation.

Critical Reception

As a short comedy film from the silent era, "One Hour Married" was likely received as light entertainment typical of the time. Such films were designed for quick laughs and were generally considered enjoyable if they delivered on their comedic premise. Specific critical reviews from its release are scarce, but its existence as a preserved short suggests it held some minor appeal.

What Reviewers Say

  • A fast-paced silent comedy with slapstick elements.

  • Relies on classic mistaken identity and frantic pacing for its humor.

  • A brief diversion offering simple comedic situations.

Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this specific silent short film is not readily available. As a film from 1927, audience reception data is limited to contemporary viewing experiences, which are not archived in modern online platforms.

Fun Fact

This short film is notable for being one of the earlier comedic efforts of director James W. Horne, who would later gain more recognition for his work with Laurel and Hardy, including directing "Pardon Us" (1931).

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