100
MasterpieceGoodWatch scoreSummary
Jim Ogden, secretly engaged to Madge Hemmingway, wealthy heiress, becomes sensitive over his lack of money and breaks the engagement. In a moment of pique she marries Count Van Tuyle. After six months she returns from Europe, minus her husband. Trying to forget her error, she goes to the country.
Good for
- Date night
- Family movie night
- Friends night
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
1916
November 20, 1916
110 years ago
Genres
ComedyDramaLanguage
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 themesMild
Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking
and 2 moreDirecting · 1
- Arthur Berthelet Director
Writing · 2
- H.S. Sheldon Scenario Writer
- Marion Fairfax Theatre Play
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