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Be My Wife

  • 19211921
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 55m
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6.8/10
449
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Max Linder in Be My Wife (1921)
Comedy
Max is determined to woo Mary, despite her Aunt Agatha's disapproval.Max is determined to woo Mary, despite her Aunt Agatha's disapproval.Max is determined to woo Mary, despite her Aunt Agatha's disapproval.
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
449
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Max Linder
  • Writer
    • Max Linder
  • Stars
    • Max Linder
    • Alta Allen
    • Caroline Rankin
  • Director
    • Max Linder
  • Writer
    • Max Linder
  • Stars
    • Max Linder
    • Alta Allen
    • Caroline Rankin
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    • 6User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
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    Alta Allen, Max Linder, and Caroline Rankin in Be My Wife (1921)
    Max Linder in Be My Wife (1921)
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    Max Linder
    Max Linder
    • Max - The Fiancé
    Alta Allen
    Alta Allen
    • Mary - The Girl
    Caroline Rankin
    Caroline Rankin
    • Aunt Agatha
    Lincoln Stedman
    Lincoln Stedman
    • Archie
    Rose Dione
    Rose Dione
    • Madame Coralie
    Charles McHugh
    • Mr. Madame Coralie
    Viora Daniel
    Viora Daniel
    • Mrs. Du Pont
    Arthur Clayton
    Arthur Clayton
    • Mr. Du Pont
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    • Pal The Dog
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      • Max Linder
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    • Trivia
      Film pioneer Max Linder's first of four features.
    • Connections
      Edited into En compagnie de Max Linder (1963)

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    Very Good Comedy From Linder
    There is plenty of good material in this Max Linder comedy, and it compares well with some of the short features made by more well-known silent comedians of the era. There is apparently more footage to it that is now lost, but the film as it stands holds together perfectly well, and it works just fine as it is.

    The story has Linder coming up with a series of ruses in his attempts to woo his girlfriend Mary despite her aunt's disapproval. Most of the comic ideas work well, and there is also a good variety of material. There are sight gags and slapstick, some familiar ideas (including some seemingly inspired by other comedians of the era) and some original ideas. It builds up to a manic and very amusing climactic sequence that is certainly the highlight of the movie. It's quite good overall.
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    • Release date
      • November 6, 1921 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Too Much Pep
    • Production company
      • Max Linder Productions
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    • Runtime
      55 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Silent
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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