Be My Wife (1921 film)
Be My Wife is a 1921 American silent comedy film written, directed, and starring Max Linder.
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| Directed by | Max Linder |
| Produced by | Max Linder |
| Written by | Max Linder |
| Starring | Max Linder |
| Cinematography | Charles Van Enger |
| Distributed by | Goldwyn Pictures |
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Running time | 57 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | Silent (English intertitles) |
Plot
As described in a film magazine,[2] Max (Linder) is seeking the hand of Mary (Allen), but he has a rival and her Aunt Agatha (Rankin) objects to him. He disguises himself as a music teacher, but a dog "Pal" discovers him. Max falls over a fence and becomes unconscious. He dreams that he is married but cannot shake the aunt. There is a wife who suspects her husband of flirting and retaliates by picking a few lovers herself. Just as the marital difficulties are settled, Max wakes up. He then attempts to win over his sweetheart by impersonating a burglar in a terrific struggle with himself in an adjoining room while Mary, his rival, and Aunt Agatha listen to the fight. He steps forth "victorious and wins her hand, and the crabby aunt accepts him as her nephew-in-law.
Cast
- Max Linder as Max, the Fiancé
- Alta Allen as Mary, the Girl
- Caroline Rankin as Aunt Agatha
- Lincoln Stedman as Archie
- Rose Dione as Madame Coralie
- Charles McHugh as Mr. Madame Coralie
- Viora Daniel as Mrs. Du Pont
- Arthur Clayton as Mr. Du Pont
References
- "Unboxing The Silents: The Max Linder Collection," Movies Silently
- "Reviews: Be My Wife". Exhibitors Herald. New York City: Exhibitors Herald Company. 14 (7): 65. February 11, 1922.
External links
- Be My Wife at IMDb
- Synopsis at AllMovie
- Progressive Silent Film List: Be My Wife at silentera.com