Summary
A New England schoolteacher arrives in a small Southern town. He becomes the savior of several local people in time of emergency, including a young who is oppressed by the unwelcome romantic intentions of a local ne'er-do-well. The teacher pretends to marry the girl to fool the unwanted suitor, but then finds that the marriage was inadvertently legal....
Good for
- Date night
- Family movie night
- Friends night
Skip it if
- You want dark or edgy material
Where to watch
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At a glance
Running time
50 min
Shorter than 9 in 10 comedies, −50 min on the typical 100
typical 10050Half of all comedies run 91–111 min.
Released
1919
October 11, 1919
107 years ago
Genre
ComedyLanguage
English
Original language
Made in
United States
Rated
- NRUnited States
Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.
What's in it
- ViolenceLittle or none
- Gore, disturbing imagesLittle or none
- Frightening scenesLittle or none
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesLittle or none
Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism
and 5 moreDirecting · 1
- Clarence G. Badger Director
Writing · 1
- Opie Read Story
Production · 1
- Samuel Goldwyn Executive Producer
Camera · 2
- Norbert Brodine Director of Photography
- Marcel Le Picard Director of Photography
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