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Getting Married (1913)
Short | 11 min | Comedy, Short

Getting Married (1913)

Short | 11 min | Comedy, Short

Harry Myers has a wealthy uncle, Peter Smith, in New York City. One morning Harry receives a letter from this uncle declaring that if Harry doesn't marry by midnight on February 15, he will cancel a clause in his will that leaves him ...See moreHarry Myers has a wealthy uncle, Peter Smith, in New York City. One morning Harry receives a letter from this uncle declaring that if Harry doesn't marry by midnight on February 15, he will cancel a clause in his will that leaves him $100,000. Smith himself has just married a beautiful young bride who knows nothing of Harry. She visits Mr. and Mrs. Morris in Chaicago, who have written to her inviting her to come meet "some find young men" in their city. Harry happens to be one. He is invited to a ball given by the Morrises, that falls on the night of February 15. Smith has grown desperately jealous of his wife during her absence. He boils over at the thought of "the fine young men" who must be making advances to his young bride. In this frame of mind he packs up and starts for Chicago. He sends a telegram ahead to Harry, notifying him he will arrive on the night of February 15. Harry receives the telegram at 11:30PM, in the midst of the gaiety of the ball. He is desperate, seeing a vision of the $100,000 melting away. Rushing into the ballroom he explains his predicament and urges that one of the women present allow herself to be introduced as his wife, "just for fun." He appeals to Joyce Morris, a daughter of the hosts, to whom he is really attached, but she refuses. Mrs. Smith happens to hear the request, falls into the spirit of the joke and offers to oblige, never dreaming that he is her husband's nephew. Meanwhile, Uncle Smith calls at Harry's headquarters and is directed from there to the ball. Mrs. Smith is brought forward. "Uncle," says Harry, "this is my wife." Smith utters one shriek, then collapses. His worst fears are true; his wife has played him false. The guests are in an uproar. Smith draws a pistol and rushes from the ballroom to kill himself. Joyce faints and is received in Harry's arms. Harry escapes from the turmoil, carrying Joyce into an adjoining room. He kisses her, realizing that he really loves her. In the other room Pete starts to shoot himself, but loses his nerve. He then prepares to hang himself with a tablecloth. Meanwhile, Harry, with one eye on the clock, urges Joyce to marry him. He rushes from the room with an idea, locking Joyce inside. He joins the guests in the ballroom and together they rush into the room occupied by Smith in time to prevent him from jumping from the center table with the tablecloth about his neck. Matters are explained. Harry then rushes back to Joyce. Frantic with haste he shows her the letter regarding his inheritance. Joyce can no longer conceal her affection, and agrees to an immediate marriage. A minister is present and they are pronounced husband and wife just as the clock strikes twelve. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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Robert Fischer Peter Smith - The Nephew Peter Smith - The Nephew See fewer	Heart of Gold (1919)
Jennie Nelson The Nephew's Wife The Nephew's Wife See fewer	The Battle of Shiloh (1913)
John Smiley The Uncle The Uncle See fewer	The Battle of Shiloh (1913)
Florence Williams The Uncle's Wife The Uncle's Wife See fewer	The College Widow (1915)

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