A man learns that he will inherit a fortune if he marries by 7PM that evening.A man learns that he will inherit a fortune if he marries by 7PM that evening.A man learns that he will inherit a fortune if he marries by 7PM that evening.
- Awards
- 1 win & 1 nomination
Frances Raymond
- Her Mother
- (as Frankie Raymond)
Jean Arthur
- Miss Smith - Office Receptionist
- (uncredited)
Lori Bara
- Mother of Underage Girl
- (uncredited)
Bartine Burkett
- Fifth Chance: Country Club Girl
- (uncredited)
Rosalind Byrne
- Prospective Bride at Church
- (uncredited)
Hazel Deane
- Fourth Chance: The Refuser
- (uncredited)
Connie Evans
- Sixth Chance: Country Club Girl
- (uncredited)
Rosa Gore
- Prospective Bride at Church
- (uncredited)
Edna Hammon
- Undetermined Role
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe most famous scene of this film originated by accident. In the filming of a chase scene down a steep slope, Buster Keaton inadvertently dislodged some rocks which tumbled after him as if in pursuit, and he had to scramble to dodge them. At a preview showing, Keaton saw that that accident got the biggest laughs in the film. Thus inspired, he decided to reshoot the scene with over 100 papier-mâché "rocks", ranging from pebbles to six-foot boulders, so his character would have to deal with a massive avalanche in the scene.
- GoofsJust as the horde of would-be brides overruns the college football game, one of the players can be seen throwing himself to the ground, already pretending to be trampled.
- Quotes
Title Card: By the time Jimmie had reached the church, he had proposed to everything in skirts, including a Scotchman.
- ConnectionsFeatured in 4 Clowns (1970)
Featured review
often re-made but this is the best
This film might seem familiar, as it has been remade several times--the last time just a few years ago. Buster Keaton stands to inherit a fortune providing he marries before time expires. But, he has no prospects and time is running out--what to do, what to do? Well, he tries again and again and again with no luck. That is until the ladies find out about the fortune that awaits them as his bride. Then, EVERYONE under the sun comes out of the woodwork--all ages, races and sizes. And, because so much money is involved, it goes from being a cute comedy to complete pandemonium! These women WON'T take no for an answer and they are super-dooper aggressive--and Buster runs for his life! Well, the ladies aren't about to let their fortune get away and hundreds of maniacal brides-to-be (all in white) give chase--resulting in one of the funniest chases in film history. What happens next is for you to see for yourself. It's funny, well-made and fast paced fun.
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- planktonrules
- Apr 25, 2006
Details
Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $210,748
- Runtime56 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.33 : 1
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