Her Temporary Husband

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Her Temporary Husband
Her Temporary Husband poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by John McDermott
Written by F. McGrew Willis
Based onHer Temporary Husband
by Edward A. Paulton
Starring Owen Moore
Syd Chaplin
Sylvia Breamer
CinematographySam Landers
Distributed by First National Pictures
Release date
  • December 23, 1923 (1923-12-23)
Running time
70 minutes
CountryUnited States
Language Silent (English intertitles)

Her Temporary Husband is a 1923 American silent comedy film directed by John McDermott and starring Owen Moore. Based upon a play of the same name by Edward A. Paulton, [1] it was produced and distributed by Associated First National (later First National Pictures). [2]

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Plot

As described in a film magazine review, [3] Blanche Ingram must marry within twenty four hours or she will lose a fortune. She arranges to marry John Ingram, an old man she believes will not live long. Wealthy Thomas Burton, who is in love with Blanche, disguises himself as the elderly invalid and goes through the marriage ceremony. The real old man's secretary, with the aid of underworld thugs, plans to kill Burton. Burton's valet Judd disguises himself as his master and sends out a radio call for help to the army, navy, police, Elks, and other organizations. They all respond and the gang is captured. Burton is accepted as a permanent rather than temporary husband by Blanche.

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Preservation

With no prints of Her Temporary Husband located in any film archives, [4] it is a lost film.

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References

  1. Her Temporary Husband play at Frazee Theatre Aug. - Nov. 1922
  2. The AFI Catalog of Feature Films 1893-1933: Her Temporary Husband
  3. Pardy, George T. (January 5, 1924). "Box Office Reviews: Her Temporary Husband". Exhibitors Trade Review. New York: Exhibitors Review Publishing Corporation. 15 (6): 24. Retrieved June 3, 2022.PD-icon.svg This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain .
  4. The Library of Congress / FIAF American Silent Feature Film Survival Catalog: Her Temporary Husband