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The $2500 Bride
Jack Thompson asks "Boss" Barnet for his daughter's hand, and the wise old man asks him how much money he has in the bank. Jack is embarrassed and the "boss" tells him that when he has $2,500 he will consent to the wedding. The young people are disappointed by the turn of affairs, and to hasten the wedding the girl hits upon a clever ruse.
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Plot Summary
A wealthy bachelor places a newspaper ad seeking a bride for $2500. He receives many responses from women of various backgrounds, all interested in the money. He eventually chooses a young woman, but their relationship is tested by the transactional nature of their union and the societal judgment they face.
Critical Reception
As a silent short film from 1912, specific critical reception details are largely unrecorded and difficult to ascertain through modern databases. It's presumed to have been a typical melodrama of its time, likely appealing to audiences interested in romantic and social commentary themes, though its impact is not widely documented.
What Reviewers Say
Focuses on the societal implications of marriage and wealth.
Explores themes of transactional relationships and societal judgment.
A melodramatic narrative common to early cinema.
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Fun Fact
The film is notable for its early exploration of themes related to wealth, marriage, and societal expectations, which were often sensitive topics for the era.
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