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A Coincidental Bridegroom (1914)
Short | 12 min | Short, Comedy, Romance

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A Coincidental Bridegroom (1914)

Short | 12 min | Short, Comedy, Romance

Hal is the type of weak man who allows himself to drift with the current of events. On the other hand, Edwin, his roommate, has a strong character, but is dissolute, and lacks the gentle influence of the right woman to set him straight. ...See moreHal is the type of weak man who allows himself to drift with the current of events. On the other hand, Edwin, his roommate, has a strong character, but is dissolute, and lacks the gentle influence of the right woman to set him straight. Hal is mixed up in a love affair not to his credit. He meets Ethel in the woods and promises to marry her when she can arrange to leave home without causing suspicion. Later she writes to Hal, telling him, "Come to me Thursday, at 11 p.m. you can right the wrong you have done. Touch the button to the right of the front doorbell and the door will open automatically." This letter is intercepted by her father and mother. The father concludes that there will be no mistake, that he will force the evil-doer to marry and save the good name of his daughter. The letter is sent. The father hires two private detectives and a minister to assist him. Ignorant that her letter has been intercepted, the girl prepares for the elopement. That night, Hal is exposed to his fellow club members as a thief, and makes an end of his worthless life. Edwin, going home partially intoxicated, sees two crooks hiding in his path. As he has no revolver, he steps to the nearest porch. The crooks pursue. He leans against the door frame and the door opens. He steps inside and closes the door. Once inside, he begins to explore the house. The lights are flashed on. Edwin is confronted by an old man, who tells him that he has been expected; that this is his wedding night. He is confronted with Ethel and she swears that he is the wrong man. The father will not believe her. Finally Edwin consents and the ceremony is performed. A morning paper tells of the suicide of Hal. The girl explains. Her father is repentant, would undo what he has done. But Edwin informs him that Ethel is his wife and he will brook no interference in her affairs. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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6 cast members

Name	Known for
Edwin August Edwin Edwin See fewer	The Yellow Passport (1916)
Hal August Hal Hal See fewer	Into the Lion's Pit (1914)
Ethel Davis Ethel Ethel See fewer	Jack Chanty (1915)
Alice O'Connor Rhodes Ethel's Mother Ethel's Mother See fewer	Into the Lion's Pit (1914)
Edwin Alexander Ethel's Father Ethel's Father See fewer	Why? With Hannibal Buress (2015)
Iva Shepard Actress Actress See fewer	While the Children Slept (1913)