Marry in Haste

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Marry in Haste
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Directed by Duke Worne
Written by Jean Duvane
Produced by Phil Goldstone
Starring William Fairbanks
Dorothy Revier
Alfred Hollingsworth
Production
company
Phil Goldstone Productions
Release date
  • February 1, 1924 (1924-02-01)
Running time
50 minutes
CountryUnited States
Language Silent (English intertitles)

Marry in Haste is a 1924 American silent comedy drama film directed by Duke Worne and starring William Fairbanks, Dorothy Revier, and Alfred Hollingsworth. [1]

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Plot

As described in a film magazine review, [2] Wayne Sturgis of Wyoming while visiting New York City meets and weds Joan Prescott, a Greenwich Village art student making a living by modeling. His wealthy father disowns him as a result of the marriage. They live on a small farm where the hard work brings disillusionment, unhappiness, and ill health to Joan. Trouble also arises due to the attentions paid to the young wife by a neighbor, Monte Brett. Wayne desperately struggles to make good and wins some much needed money by staying three rounds with a champion pugilist. Brett attempts to make love to Joan but is repulsed by her. In the finale, the father is reconciled and forgives the young couple, who find happiness with each other.

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References

  1. Munden p. 496
  2. Pardy, George T. (23 February 1924). "Box Office Reviews: Marry in Haste". Exhibitors Trade Review. New York: Exhibitors Review Publishing Corporation. 15 (14): 49. Retrieved 15 September 2022.PD-icon.svg This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain .

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