Winning a Bride
Winning a Bride

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Winning a Bride

1919
Movie
20 min
English

A ranch foreman wins a series of events at a frontier day rodeo.

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Director: Al."Cub" C. KennedyGenres: Comedy, Romance, Silent Film

Plot Summary

In this silent comedy, a determined woman sets out to win the heart of a man who is reluctant to marry. She employs various charming and humorous tactics to persuade him, leading to a series of amusing situations and romantic entanglements. The film follows her persistent efforts and the man's gradual capitulation to her charms.

Critical Reception

As a silent film from 1919, specific critical reception details are scarce. However, films of this era, particularly comedies, were generally aimed at providing light entertainment for a broad audience. It is presumed to have been received as a charming, if perhaps predictable, romantic comedy typical of its time.

What Reviewers Say

  • A lighthearted silent comedy focusing on romantic pursuit.

  • Features typical slapstick and romantic tropes of early cinema.

  • Offers simple, enjoyable entertainment typical of the era.

Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this film is not available due to its age and the nature of silent film distribution and archiving.

Fun Fact

Silent films often relied heavily on exaggerated facial expressions and physical comedy to convey emotions and plot points, a technique that was essential for 'Winning a Bride' given its genre.

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