The read
It runs a compact 25m.
Synopsis
Two rich capitalists want to marry their children, but they don't like the idea at all. She tries to run away, and meets him at the station. They fall in love, unbeknownst to their real identities, and decide each on their own that they have to wreck their parents plan. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive.
Ratings
IMDb6.5/10
13 audience votes
Key crew
- Leo McCareyDirector
- Charles AlphinWriter
- Charley ChaseWriter
Cast
- Charley ChaseWilson
- Martha SleeperThe bride
- William V. MongGeorge
- Milla DavenportMother
- William BlaisdellGov. Harrison
- Max AsherButler
- Al HallettMr. Gloom - the Valet
- Oliver HardyCharley's Victim (uncredited)
- Fred KelseyMan with Badge on Train (uncredited)
- Jerry MandyHospital Orderly (uncredited)
- Kewpie MorganRotund Conductor (uncredited)
- L.J. O'ConnorFamily Doctor (uncredited)
Stills
Themes
arranged marriageslapstick comedyshort film